Volunteers help restore Rosemont Preserve

LA Times, Glendale News-Press. December 15, 2016. By Jeff Landa: Adedicated group of conservationists brought together 30 members of the La Crescenta community recently to help restore land and stabilize a hazardous hillside.

The Arroyos and Foothills Conservancy and its affiliate, Friends of the Rosemont Preserve, sought the help of landscaping group FormLA to address the seasonal risk of natural mudslides or wildfires on a portion of 7.75 acres of open land at the northern end of Rosemont Boulevard.

Things to Consider When Buying an Eco-Friendly Home

Blue and Green Tomorrow. November 21, 2016: There’s been tremendous growth and progression in the American marketplace over the past decade in terms of eco-friendly goods and services. Currently, one of the biggest trends involves “green” homes. But before you sell your current home and consider building or buying an eco-friendly alternative, there are some things you should know.

Senator Carol Liu Honored with Native Garden

World Journal. October 26, 2016. By Ting Chuang.

Pinewood Elementary School Garden and Orchard Dedicated

LAUSD Daily. October 25, 2016. By Samuel Gilstrap: Board Member Mónica Ratliff joined dozens of students, parents, faculty, and community partners on Tuesday to celebrate the opening of a garden and orchard at Pinewood Avenue Elementary School in honor of California State Senator Carol Liu who will be retiring after 14 years representing the 25th District.

Native Garden Dedicated at Pinewood Elementary

LA Daily News. October 25, 2016. By David Crane: Senator Carol Liu addresses school officials and students on hand for the dedication of a 1500 foot all-native garden at Pinewood Avenue Elementary School in Tujunga. The project, dedicated to the legacy of Senator Liu, is a joint effort between Pinewood Elementary, LAUSD, Beyond the Bell/ LA’s BEST After School Enrichment Program, FormLA Landscaping, and the Senator’s GREEN21 sustainability program.

Keeping It Green: Energy-Efficient Home Maintenance Tips

New Home Source. October 10, 2016. Drew Knight: One of the biggest benefits of buying a newly built home is that today, more than ever, homebuilders are adopting green building techniques to make homes more energy efficient and better for the environment.

In fact, there are now numerous agencies and programs put into place to help monitor and rate builders and products to help first-time homebuyers like you make at-home energy conservation possible.

6 Ways Your Yard Can Kill Your Pet

Realtor.com. Oct 10, 2016. By Gina Roberts-Grey: Your yard can be your oasis, but it can also be a land mine of potential hazards to your pets. Whether you’re looking for a new house or want to spruce up your current backyard, there are a number of risks you should pay attention to in order to keep your furry friends safe. And breathing.

11 Ways to Respond to Water-Saving Clients

Total Landscape Care. October 3, 2016. Jill Odom: The West isn’t the only part of the country that suffers from drought, and even areas that aren’t currently in a drought can benefit by conserving water.

Ispirazioni e Decori per Cene d’Estate e Tavolate Sotto le Stelle

Houzz. July 18, 2016. By Valentina Lonati: Avere un giardino o una terrazza offre l’opportunità di invitare amici a pranzo o a cena, imbandendo lunghe tavolate pronte ad accoglierli. Qui di seguito abbiamo raccolto alcune immagini di ispirazione e qualche suggerimento utile per stupire gli amici quando decidiamo di organizzare un pranzo o una cena all’aperto. Perché spesso creare l’atmosfera giusta rende ancora più belli i momenti passati con le persone care.