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3 weeks ago | 
houzz.com | Marianne Lipanovich |FormLa Landscaping |Benjamin Vogt
Isara Ongwiseth, FormLA Landscaping, Los AngelesSouthern California may be known for its generally mild climate, but it also experiences climate events such as extended droughts, wildfires and landslides. That’s why Isara Ongwiseth prioritizes resilient native plants when designing any garden there. Fortunately, he has lots of options. “Los Angeles has more than 3,000 indigenous plants that can help people achieve almost any aesthetic they prefer,” Ongwiseth says. Focus on diversity.
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Nov 3, 2024 | 
houzz.com | Marianne Lipanovich |Anna Stathaki |Benjamin Vogt |Molly Scott Exteriors
Late fall is when the bustle of the garden eases and the outdoor to-do list gets much shorter. Even so, there are a number of tasks to complete to get your yard ready for the winter, from storing patio decor and furnishings to adjusting your plant care schedule and tackling some seasonal cleanup. 1.
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Sep 27, 2024 | 
houzz.com | Benjamin Vogt |James Golden
I don’t know about you, but I live for fall — with its cool mornings, crisp air and quiet evenings. Plus, at least one-third of my plants bloom after August, and the trees, shrubs, grasses and perennial flowers bring a rainbow of colors to the garden until early November, long after summer flowers have faded. There’s always so much going on in a fall garden, from changing colors and plants’ going dormant to wildlife’s preparing for winter.
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Oct 13, 2023 | 
msn.com | Benjamin Vogt
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Oct 13, 2023 | 
flipboard.com | Benjamin Vogt
1 day agoWe've realized a Bluetooth-equipped beanie, instant cocktail machine, and a self-watering indoor garden are the best tech gifts we need in our lives. Ah, the wonders of technology. From harnessing solar power to exploring Mars, mankind continuously proves itself capable of achieving the …
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Oct 13, 2023 | 
bhg.com | Benjamin Vogt
Traditional garden management has dictated a fall clean up of planting beds as a way to tidy and prepare for spring. However, this approach can actually create more overall work for you and has several environmental downsides. Leaving your plants standing is a big part of rethinking how we can tend a more sustainable landscape in autumn and all year round. Here are five reasons why you shouldn't cut back your garden in fall and what to do instead.
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Aug 17, 2023 | 
bhg.com | Benjamin Vogt
Maybe you're thinking about replacing your lawn with something more sustainable. Perhaps you have a shady spot where nothing grows. Or you may be looking to create more habitat for wildlife such as birds and butterflies. A natural garden or landscape is an increasingly popular solution for all of these situations, but perhaps you're worried it will look too weedy or messy. Here are five design tips that will help you create a space that appeals to both people and wildlife.
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Aug 17, 2023 | 
yahoo.com | Benjamin Vogt
A garden inspired by nature doesn't have to look weedy or messy. Maybe you're thinking about replacing your lawn with something more sustainable. Perhaps you have a shady spot where nothing grows. Or you may be looking to create more habitat for wildlife such as birds and butterflies. A natural garden or landscape is an increasingly popular solution for all of these situations, but perhaps you're worried it will look too weedy or messy.
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Jun 14, 2023 | 
yahoo.com | Benjamin Vogt
No Mow May is a start, but there’s much more you can do to help pollinators. Helin Loik-Tomson / Getty ImagesThe last few years have seen the spread of No Mow May, a campaign that encourages folks to mow their lawns and meadows less in order to reduce fossil fuel emissions and water use as well as help wildlife. On the face of it, it seems almost too good to be true–you could do a lot of good things for the environment by doing literally nothing.
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Jun 14, 2023 | 
bhg.com | Benjamin Vogt
The last few years have seen the spread of No Mow May, a campaign that encourages folks to mow their lawns and meadows less in order to reduce fossil fuel emissions and water use as well as help wildlife. On the face of it, it seems almost too good to be true–you could do a lot of good things for the environment by doing literally nothing. So perhaps it’s not surprising that letting your lawn grow for a month has fallen short of its promises.
