VALUED CUSTOMERS & FRIENDS+
In just a few weeks, we’ll be opening some of our favorite gardens to you. We are so excited! From a rustic river-rock cottage in Sun Valley to a contemporary treat in Playa del Rey, now is a great time to find a style that delights you.
Our delight stems from the generosity of our clients in sharing their spaces with LA. Thank you to the Carlson, Gordon, Joyce, Weiss and Wood families for providing us with this joy!
Sincerely,
Cassy and Kirk Aoyagi
Win Tour Tickets!
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By FormLA Staff: Test your native knowledge and win tickets to the annual Theodore Payne Foundation Native Plant Garden Tour on us! Win Tickets!
See Sun Valley Shine
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By Isara Ongwiseth: Truly the land of sun, Sun Valley’s high temperatures pose a challenge to traditional garden designs. Using a plant palette chaparral natives ensured the 100 percent native garden would equal the charm of the Wood’s river rock home. See More
Go with the Flow
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By Cassy Aoyagi: It’s important to know how to go with the flow in LA. Rigid walks and drives may still fly in other areas of the country. Not here. We need to be ready to absorb what we can, direct what we can’t, and have the wisdom to know the difference. Get More
Let’s Make Our Own Luck
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By Cassy Aoyagi: We wish you the luck of the Irish this month, but what if we truly plant the seeds of our own fortune? Here are 7 ways to dig in and make LA an even more perfect place to live.
Dig In Here
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Our climate perpetually tests our mindfulness. Just as we get accustomed to drought, we’ll have deluge, and vice versa. Thinking long term ensures we thrive and bloom throughout LA’s full climactic cycle.
Blooming Now in LA
LA need not wait until May to see the benefit of showers. March is full of flowers! See what’s Blooming Now
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Sustaining Your Garden
Curious about our plans for your garden this month? Watch for Sam’s What to Expect message. DIY? Visit our Spring Maintenance Checklist to be sure you don’t skip a beat.