Why Does Trash Day Matter?
KTLA Unscripted. July 2025: With the recent wildfire devastation in Southern California, many residents are searching for ways to better protect their homes. Now FormLA Landscaping is sharing the small steps we can all take today to help minimize risk in times of disaster.
Garden Fire Smart & Wildlife Friendly
National Wildlife Magazine. Summer 2025. By Doreen Cubbie: Firescaping and wildlife gardening easily go hand in hand when you follow these straightforward tips from experts. Read More
Solve Renovation Challenges
Houzz. January 2025. By Marianne Lipanovich: In an ideal world, every landscape renovation would proceed without any delays or issues. In reality, landscape pros often need to tackle existing challenges and those that crop up unexpectedly during a project. Read on to learn how five outdoor pros on Houzz created beautiful, functional outdoor spaces despite project obstacles.
Hauntingly Beautiful Goth Gardens Are Trending
Realtor. By Jennifer Geddes: Goth gardens, a haunting approach to sowing flowers and veggies that [is] trending in a big way… The dark, moody look has taken social media by storm, with hundreds of thousands of likes on TikTok, nearly 19,000 posts on Instagram, and a 50% jump in Google searches for “goth garden” this month alone. Read More
Protect Your Home from Fire
Sunset Magazine. September 20, 2024. By Kristin Guy: With recent wildfires flooding the news and ample end-of-summer heat spikes keeping us on our toes, now is as good a time as ever to reconsider fire safety and how that aligns with your garden and landscaping choices. Read More
Secrets to a Resilient Garden
Houzz. April 21, 2025. By Marianne Lipanovich: Landscapes designed to thrive in and support their local ecosystem even when faced with disruptions such as weather events, pests and diseases feel especially relevant today. Here, landscape professionals share their thoughts on why resilient design matters, and offer tips for creating beneficial, bountiful and adaptable outdoor spaces.
10 Hot Outdoor Kitchen Features
Houzz. August 2024. By Marianne Lipanovich: A well-designed outdoor kitchen can elevate your cooking and entertaining experience. We asked landscape professionals on Houzz to share the top outdoor kitchen design elements they always recommend to their clients and why. Read on to learn more about the grills, layouts, materials and other features they think nearly all well-appointed outdoor kitchens could use. With summer drawing to a close, now’s the perfect time to plan for next year’s projects.
Storybook Cottage Wonderland
LA Times. April 15, 2024. By Jeanette Marantos: Once upon a time, under Universal Studios’ watchful Minion eye, there was a Storybook house in Studio City with a steep, sagging roof, a towering, tottering chimney and a yard so boring and prone to flooding that its charm was pretty much negated. Read More
Capture and Drain Water With Style
Houzz. April 1, 2024. By Marianne Lipanovich: A rainy day can be a blessing for your garden, but rain also can lead to erosion, puddling or excess runoff. Rain gardens, bioswales, dry creek beds and strategically placed rain chains can help you handle that excess water in your yard while simultaneously cleaning it and keeping it out of the stormwater system. Read More
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