5 Tips for Home Health
Bustle. By Suzannah Weiss: They say that your health is the most important thing, since without your health, you can’t have anything else. So, it should stand to reason that when you’re creating your home, the most important thing to think about is how your living space will impact your health. You’re there every single day, so it’s a worthwhile investment to make your home conducive to a healthy lifestyle.
Designing for Disaster: Creating Fire-Defensive Landscapes
LA County Fire Department Blog. October 5, 2018: Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge joined with FormLA Landscaping on Saturday, September 8, 2018, to host a two-part panel discussion series created to help Southern California locals explore the ways home gardens and public spaces can help reduce the risk of fires, floods, and other natural disasters. The first session, “Creating Fire-Safe Landscapes” provided attendees with an overview of recommended plants and design strategies to help protect homes from wildfire.
Descanso Seminar on Fire-Defensive Landscapes Draws a Crowd
La Canada Outlook. September 13, 2018, By Wes Woods: Clearing vegetation around the house and proper plant selection were among the recommendations for creating fire-safe landscapes at a seminar on Saturday hosted by Descanso Gardens.
What Your Outdoor Space Says About You
Realtor.com. Sep 10, 2018. By Jennifer Geddes: We spend hours fine-tuning our interior decor to display our our refined tastes, our sense of aesthetics, our dazzling personalities. But try this on for size: Some designers suggest that your outdoor space is actually the true window into your soul.
Designing for Disaster
KTLA. September 2, 2018: Cassy Aoyagi dispels a few myths about fire wise landscapes and outlines the steps we can take to protect LA.
6 Plants That Will Ruin Your Life
Realtor.com. August 28, 2018. By Jennifer Geddes: Flowering shrubs and lush greenery might seem like a bonus in the garden, but not every plant is desirable—and some are downright destructive. Yup, we’re talking about invasive species, including flora that grow too big, spread seemingly overnight, and push out native plants and ecosystems.
What Is Mulch? A Homeowner’s Guide to Groundcover
Realtor.com. Jul 9, 2018. By Jennifer Geddes: If you’ve been wondering, “What is mulch?” as you wander your local garden center in a state of confusion, we’re here to help.
Pick the Right Hammock for Summer Lounging
Houzz. July 7, 2018. Laura Gaskell: What’s your hammock style? Here are some options to help you furnish your ideal outdoor nap zone.
Get More for Your Home
Forbes. June 27, 2018. By Kerri Zane: When it comes to selling a home, top real estate agents from around the country all agree that buyers want their home to look as good as their Instagram feed. And creating these environments don’t need to cost a fortune. Just a few simple adjustments can mean thousands of additional dollars to your bottom line.
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