Before and After Landscape Design Ideas

by Julie Orr on January 30, 2012

     

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Mountain View Front Yard Express Garden Makeover

by Julie Orr on January 16, 2012

Designed By Julie Orr, installed by SouthBay Design and Landscape

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Plants Only Makeover in Los Altos

by Julie Orr on November 30, 2011

For various reasons throughout the cycle of your garden, you may find that your new plants simply are not thriving or that your older plants are looking tired. If the bones of your yard (the hardscape paths, patios and general places you walk on) look great, maybe you just need a plant makeover? This client [...]

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Favorite Citrus Varieties for the SF Bay Area

October 31, 2011

Nearly every garden I design has some of citrus tree in it and for good reason. Not only is the fruit wonderful, easy and tasty but citrus trees are evergreen, so they look great in the landscape all year round. Many of the varieties are available in two different root stocks: dwarf (grows 8-10 feet [...]

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Avoid Garden Damage from Gophers and Other Pests

September 19, 2011

Have you invested in a beautiful new landscape recently or are you planning a new garden installation? Nothing can ruin your garden results faster than these fast traveling, underground critters. Here are some tips from our expert, Zach Smith of Smith’s Gopher Trapping Service. Gopher Damage Gophers or pocket gophers cause damage because the feed [...]

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Ten Attractive Native Garden Allstars

August 18, 2011

By Julie Orr and Stephanie Morris 1) Winnifred Gilman Salvia, Salvia Clevelandii ‘Winnifred Gilman’ – This cultivar related to Cleveland Sage is evergreen and shoots out sprays of tall blue-violet flowers drawing delicate hummingbirds, butterflies and helpful insects. 2) Saint Catherine’s Lace, Eriogonum giganteum – The evergreen is valued for rapid growth, gray foliage and [...]

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Casual Garden Design in San Jose

August 18, 2011

An existing arbor area get a face left with new posts and brick patio Mow free lawns are easy to maintain and create the look of a natural meadow This is the home for the future fire feature, but it makes a cozy coffee area for now

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Los Gatos Garden for Relaxing and Entertaining

August 18, 2011

Even the dog loves the new yard! The kitchen allows this client to cook year-round under the protection of the eaves Imagine this view and the peaceful water sound, just steps from the living room  

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Tree Well and Retaining Wall Designs

August 17, 2011
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How to Choose a Spa

August 6, 2011

Choosing a hot tub that is right for you involves many important considerations. Here is a checklist of items to remember when you going shopping for your spa: Decide if you are using 110v or 220v. Only the small spas are available in 110 volt How many people should your spa hold. The typical range [...]

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