tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013500266775723742023-11-15T23:04:51.887-08:00Environmental Concept- Earth-friendly LandscapesFounded in 1992, Environmental Concept provides landscape design and installation services to the finest residential and commercial properties in Southern California. We are known for our specialty gardening and work closely with our clients to create personalized outdoor environments that are beautiful, functional and sustainable. Tania Gybelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12203215027792929815noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-601350026677572374.post-5449939377959241302013-05-09T08:00:00.000-07:002013-05-09T08:00:04.664-07:00Succulent Gardens<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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walk outside in your neighborhood. You'll probably notice that Southern
California has a growing penchant for succulents, and for good reason. These
colorful and sculpturally fascinating plants thrive in dry climate conditions
making them suitable for Southern California weather. Not to mention they are
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Succulents flourish in desert conditions due to their fleshly leaves and stems that retain moisture. They may be low maintenance, but like any tended plant they require attention. Tania Gybels of Environmental Concept provides a few helpful and essential guidelines on maintaining a lush succulent garden. Succulents do not need frequent watering or good soil. However they do require adequate drainage to maintain the soil's dryness in between watering. This will successfully recreate the arid climate that succulents blossom upon. They enjoy basking in the sun and can tolerate the shade. It is imperative to stay cautious of water usage when leaving succulents in the shade.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Pots can be great homes for any succulent, and they will benefit from the visually striking appearance of these plants. The abstract colors and shapes of succulents can create a defined border for landscapes. Yucca, Agave, and Aloe are great additions that will complement a succulent landscape. These plants have a desert flair and are a hip addition to any California home or landscape.</span></div>
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<img height="72" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4qALeY2z_12fJ3HoOrCOgv2UICyNkNSDQ_sm4YCSwmJOgZAXvuyICBxd29IG0mikT8qJnxLV25kH0Y2vM0l0kPFNspSWlh-9byybXf8naSfpKUwW7hTsaA-ncmpyV8qcF3m-ERWYYokQ/s640/CIMG4912.JPG" style="left: 76px; opacity: 0.3; position: absolute; top: 42px;" width="96" />Tania Gybelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12203215027792929815noreply@blogger.com0Los Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684934.0522342 -118.2436849 34.0522342 -118.2436849tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-601350026677572374.post-15975969448180583982013-05-07T08:00:00.000-07:002013-05-07T08:00:08.374-07:00Water Features: <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Historically, fountains have served as a functional aqueduct, which distributed drinking and bathing water. The Romans took advantage of these practical water features and aesthetically transformed them. Their fountains were decorated with bronze and stone facades of heroes and animals. When we visualize water features today, we still picture an image of the Trevi Fountain. However today, water features have advanced and diversified aesthetically. They are a great modern touch to any landscape, transforming them in a natural and innovative way.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Tania Gybels of Environmental Concept implements water features into her projects with thoughtful ingenuity and practicality. In this Los Angeles residence (above), she cleverly divided the outdoor dining area and the woodland walk with a water feature. She chose a natural stacked stoned finish. As the water trickles down the stacked stones, it creates a tranquil noise barrier from the surrounding urban environment. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">When working with more traditional architecture, Tania approached the landscape stylistically. Placing the traditional European replicated fountain at the central axis of the entrance. This divided the space into symmetrical halves making the fountain a striking focal point.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Location will be a key design factor when incorporating a water feature. Make sure to place your water feature in direct sunlight. Water in the shade often looks murky and undesirable. Water glistening in the sunlight will achieve a picturesque presence. Consider the water feature's placement in relation to surrounding noise. It will make the space sound peaceful and disguise all excess noise. Once the location is set, the installation will need to be taken place. For safety and technical reasons, hire a professional to provide adequate plumbing, electricity and lighting. Keeping these tips in mind help achieve an opulent and intimate utopia.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The woody perennial Rose has over
100 different species that range in color from white to reds, pinks, and
yellows. Although roses have been grown in China for over a thousand years, the
founder of the modern rose garden as we know it today was Empress Josephine de
Beauharnais, wife of Napoleon Bonaparte. Josephine’s lifelong patronage helped
to popularize the rose as a common garden plant. Between the years of 1799 and
1814, she employed a horticulturist with a passion for roses named Andre Dupont
and as a result developed a great personal interest in and knowledge of gardens
and roses. Josephine formed the first written history of rose cultivation and
hosted one of the first ever rose exhibitions in 1810. By her death in 1814,
her garden included over 250 varietals. Thirty years after her death, the rose
variety </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: black; mso-highlight: white; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Souvenir de la
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originally cultivated at the Chateau de Malmaison, was named in her honor by a
Russian Grand Duke and was one of the first planted in the Imperial Garden in
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Even beginning gardeners can successfully cultivate roses. In California, February is the best time to plant, and gardeners should wait until longer stalks are more readily available to prune. Drastic pruning should be done after the blooming season is finished. According to expert horticulturist and garden designer Tania Gybels of Environmental Concept, the best way to feed your roses is with horse manure, alfalfa meal, and fish powder. Tania also cautions against excessive water and dampness in your rose garden as the buildup of water on leaves can encourage the growth of mildew fungi that impairs the plant’s ability to photosynthesize. The mildew is identifiable by its white or gray powdery splotches on leaves and stems. Regular thinning and pruning improves air circulation to prevent excessive water buildup, and a simple fungicide can help clear up any contamination. To safeguard against pests like aphids Tania recommends using a fertilizer rich in phosphorus and potassium such as bone meal, instead of a traditional nitrogen-rich fertilizer. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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of Tania’s favorite pink roses is the Cape Cod variety. The Cape Cod rose grows
as a shrub and is perfect to integrate into your garden landscape. The
beautiful, bright pink flowers are the reason why so many people, like Tania,
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<br />Tania Gybelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12203215027792929815noreply@blogger.com0Los Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099357 -119.5345784 34.8945327 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-601350026677572374.post-28431447633653216532012-10-23T10:27:00.000-07:002012-10-23T16:59:53.140-07:00Herb Gardening! <br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">When designing herb gardens I start by making a sun/shade
study of the site to determine the best location for my plot. There is usually
a need for some type of dividing element or screen, so pineapple and strawberry
guava provide a nice natural element for the purpose, as well as giving back to
us in the form of the their delicious fruit. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Once my beds are laid out to my satisfaction, I start with
the basic herbs that any chef would need; Italian parsley, sweet basil,
rosemary, oregano and thyme. Mint is also a basic but should be kept in a pot
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Some of the more unusual choices I like to incorporate are:
tasoi, black kale, winter savory and sorrel. Tatsoi is used as a micro green
and is a member of the cabbage family. Black kale has a smooth rich texture and
is a nice alternative to green kale. Black kale makes a tasty salad using lemon
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the finest residential and commercial properties in Southern California. We are
known for our specialty gardening and work closely with our clients to create
personalized outdoor environments that are beautiful, functional and
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Tania Gybelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12203215027792929815noreply@blogger.com0Santa Monica, CA, USA34.0194543 -118.491191233.9668108 -118.5701552 34.0720978 -118.4122272tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-601350026677572374.post-83848673871804818842012-10-09T13:34:00.000-07:002012-10-09T13:34:57.869-07:00Santa Monica Mediterranean: Luxury Gardens in Small Space<br />
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Monica, California is a lovely custom Mediterranean home on a moderately sized
residential lot. When the homeowner’s chose Alison Ross to design the landscape
it was only natural for her to bring her longtime friend and colleague, Tania
Gybels of Environmental Concept on to the project. The team of professionals
ultimately created a garden with endless opportunities to enjoy the pleasant
weather and endless benefits of Southern California’s outdoor lifestyle. By
thoughtfully dividing up the available spaces the garden’s design encourages
the residents to find enjoyment in uniquely functional spaces like the patio,
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">By using only the finest
quality materials, this is a small scale garden where luxury abounds. All of
the pathways, seat walls, fountain borders and outdoor fireplace are made of
hand-cut Pennsylvania bluestone. With an extra special attention to detail and
quality craftsmanship, Environmental Concept’s masons brought Ross’s vision to
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">When asked about the things
that make the garden unique, Gybels explains how the design concept and quality
gardening practices go hand-in-hand. “Because the garden is centered on
specific forms created by the controlled shapes of the hedges and topiaries it
is imperative that the horticultural maintenance be incredibly detailed to
maintain the intended forms”. One of the primary elements that contribute to
this concept is the boxwood hedge, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Buxus</i>
(Green Beauty) which is a repeating element throughout. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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are the flowering vine over the garage, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Rosa</i>
(Cecil Brunner) and the Bay trees (<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Laurus
Nobilis</i>) that impart a Tuscan feeling around the fountain. </span></span><br />
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functional interconnected zones and employing the finest craftspeople using
only the best materials was a surefire recipe for an exemplary landscape
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Founded in 1992,
Environmental Concept provides landscape design and installation services to
the finest residential and commercial properties in Southern California.
Environmental Concept has completed projects for the Spelling Mansion, Dustin
Hoffman, Roland Emmerich, 3.1 Philip Lim Boutique, the Ambrose Hotel, Sunset
Millennium Shopping Center, Hotel Casa del Mar and the Aquarium of the Pacific.
Environmental Concept has been featured on HGTV and Oprah. For more information
about Environmental Concept visit </span></span><a href="http://www.envconcept.com/"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">www.envconcept.com</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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A recently completed landscape design + build project in Redondo Beach, CA. <br />
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<br />Tania Gybelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12203215027792929815noreply@blogger.com0Redondo Beach, CA, USA33.8491816 -118.388407833.7964326 -118.4673718 33.9019306 -118.3094438tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-601350026677572374.post-69802554024011528402010-06-05T09:42:00.000-07:002010-06-05T09:47:18.667-07:00Facebook | Environmental Concept<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjI6tM92-e9T9siqDIxZUyW53H-TJE7bEqC8Z0lo_k1fbgOBaOF8tOU5gBoTME_0aTEtf3XHJt8Thkv_2a-_dnvT6v93WfaduI7TC7MS-kY_Q5mK-SJEDbBac7iVRGP9FhC5RBqTpWInY/s1600/Correa_ivory_bells_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjI6tM92-e9T9siqDIxZUyW53H-TJE7bEqC8Z0lo_k1fbgOBaOF8tOU5gBoTME_0aTEtf3XHJt8Thkv_2a-_dnvT6v93WfaduI7TC7MS-kY_Q5mK-SJEDbBac7iVRGP9FhC5RBqTpWInY/s320/Correa_ivory_bells_c.jpg" /></a></div><a href="http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Van-Nuys-CA/Environmental-Concept/295098131491?ref=ts&ajaxpipe=1&__a=7">Facebook Environmental Concept</a>:<br />
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</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxC_oPKrmSyzjHBYpV0pmhY_gq354bwVnqI-n6aPofLoOvnAtXbXNBYbevgaMD1KycSLF-_auX-REl7xlIl2pa4BPa0IqD6VqjN5xvEaU_E72nyn4_MrPYnCZHkk9AaMeeh15e5rGqWJw/s1600/seabold+front.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464940205467121138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxC_oPKrmSyzjHBYpV0pmhY_gq354bwVnqI-n6aPofLoOvnAtXbXNBYbevgaMD1KycSLF-_auX-REl7xlIl2pa4BPa0IqD6VqjN5xvEaU_E72nyn4_MrPYnCZHkk9AaMeeh15e5rGqWJw/s320/seabold+front.jpg" style="cursor: hand; height: 219px; width: 320px;" /></span></a><br />
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxC_oPKrmSyzjHBYpV0pmhY_gq354bwVnqI-n6aPofLoOvnAtXbXNBYbevgaMD1KycSLF-_auX-REl7xlIl2pa4BPa0IqD6VqjN5xvEaU_E72nyn4_MrPYnCZHkk9AaMeeh15e5rGqWJw/s1600/seabold+front.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>Rich and luxurious landscaping greets guests at this Santa Monica property.</span><br />
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4GSY6sYGD4GR9Q43cF5mXbbhQ-lFjymFKKDjrANNu3Uwm6DxOdmQCDCY3sGrExxyS4hVVLFlEKxLFcgpeVEEue5GPYbVg6Oo0Ld6L_iYrDWPnYWm0p1lHIJRlXSnC0KXeP4hpFzydQZU/s1600/seabold+pool+with+waterfall.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR4O2XvsjpZTP_A9zSlN-igs6ZdHDzfAvimBAtXJ2_C8NKCECwOmEoQddr77hQ1cQ4Pgdqf2s2MYXwiLagdonjrcL7fmIt5-XEX1E7WHuNNJoWUpBRrxlkwdp0YEMMwVpG_u6Be5dC3oo/s1600/seabold+front+fountain.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464940187388341826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR4O2XvsjpZTP_A9zSlN-igs6ZdHDzfAvimBAtXJ2_C8NKCECwOmEoQddr77hQ1cQ4Pgdqf2s2MYXwiLagdonjrcL7fmIt5-XEX1E7WHuNNJoWUpBRrxlkwdp0YEMMwVpG_u6Be5dC3oo/s320/seabold+front+fountain.jpg" style="cursor: hand; height: 229px; width: 320px;" /></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">A mixture of a water feature, hedges and native plants create the perfect seating at the front entrance. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR4O2XvsjpZTP_A9zSlN-igs6ZdHDzfAvimBAtXJ2_C8NKCECwOmEoQddr77hQ1cQ4Pgdqf2s2MYXwiLagdonjrcL7fmIt5-XEX1E7WHuNNJoWUpBRrxlkwdp0YEMMwVpG_u6Be5dC3oo/s1600/seabold+front+fountain.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc90-yxI3VpBsG742yqxkXcUxxiEBhbRZntMxcpEHjjz15Iisk-kku6Mena15u1xcesgjDVASm9iKjsOwxR94ePW_DlMkQD75iww-Eq4iKmpEf2UfZYb82RSpn4thl4TlCLZa-tm08Yp0/s1600/seabold+gates.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464940173901079426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc90-yxI3VpBsG742yqxkXcUxxiEBhbRZntMxcpEHjjz15Iisk-kku6Mena15u1xcesgjDVASm9iKjsOwxR94ePW_DlMkQD75iww-Eq4iKmpEf2UfZYb82RSpn4thl4TlCLZa-tm08Yp0/s320/seabold+gates.jpg" style="cursor: hand; height: 240px; width: 320px;" /></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Rich and luxurious landscaping greets guests at this Santa Monica property.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br />
</span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiku-sZdavWjRLev46e_-daKSOy8UVM7U2UJyhCq62m9ShwTb83Tmw1ZlM_vyfnF1K00elHjpyju7dHBD1TlvsCeN1HeyWlZvOVTPoeBTWzwC82ImNEU9dDjo_7en2r6Sn8FFMm7sfykKs/s1600/seabold+back+fountain.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464939667488349586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiku-sZdavWjRLev46e_-daKSOy8UVM7U2UJyhCq62m9ShwTb83Tmw1ZlM_vyfnF1K00elHjpyju7dHBD1TlvsCeN1HeyWlZvOVTPoeBTWzwC82ImNEU9dDjo_7en2r6Sn8FFMm7sfykKs/s320/seabold+back+fountain.jpg" style="cursor: hand; height: 212px; width: 320px;" /></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">An illuminated fountain at dusk.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br />
</span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Eh-xz9uR2rYlZxWN1QPZmSWuoq8qyf12R90pzRNmS28FFBhCTgz26LivV3eT2HSOz3FtwLTqN1gwW_QtVasYT2LBR1i_OR6yNFy8dlZdUdBi89pAvl2nr-PIoN5DeMaaFrnPFkie03Q/s1600/envconceptgaragerose.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464939663283591218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Eh-xz9uR2rYlZxWN1QPZmSWuoq8qyf12R90pzRNmS28FFBhCTgz26LivV3eT2HSOz3FtwLTqN1gwW_QtVasYT2LBR1i_OR6yNFy8dlZdUdBi89pAvl2nr-PIoN5DeMaaFrnPFkie03Q/s320/envconceptgaragerose.jpg" style="cursor: hand; height: 212px; width: 320px;" /></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Taking the mix and match approach, this driveway combines Cecile Brunner Roses, trellises and bluestone in an ashlar pattern.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br />
</span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIJNTrD-0ZhdTL8EGRogE5E6hpy4x8FzUNjbv1IQ8zXnLbAinaV48S4N4kb9sbmncQHWx53yDC4NJohFe0jug2sB8mCMxIAifu0QiVx5AVSv3hP3Dq6LRJq6AeQT_hx_eWQhO3kE3aOb8/s1600/envconceptfireplace.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464939652583697618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIJNTrD-0ZhdTL8EGRogE5E6hpy4x8FzUNjbv1IQ8zXnLbAinaV48S4N4kb9sbmncQHWx53yDC4NJohFe0jug2sB8mCMxIAifu0QiVx5AVSv3hP3Dq6LRJq6AeQT_hx_eWQhO3kE3aOb8/s320/envconceptfireplace.jpg" style="cursor: hand; height: 183px; width: 320px;" /></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">This cozy outdoor fireplace provides the ideal setting for family time.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIJNTrD-0ZhdTL8EGRogE5E6hpy4x8FzUNjbv1IQ8zXnLbAinaV48S4N4kb9sbmncQHWx53yDC4NJohFe0jug2sB8mCMxIAifu0QiVx5AVSv3hP3Dq6LRJq6AeQT_hx_eWQhO3kE3aOb8/s1600/envconceptfireplace.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyM_UmD5KxzsfGR1k03us7y6xwKdybeFYbF-FeYexjOKNW6S2dgF4Z5ZFxCudPCJtbaRkgtM0YLYXzkpD5r6GCs2v4CPGizFc49GMhmZW-8-JMiVk9wn5cA1cuHbyXH-XywBK8TUciDRU/s1600/envconcept+pool+with+waterfall.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464939641399206530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyM_UmD5KxzsfGR1k03us7y6xwKdybeFYbF-FeYexjOKNW6S2dgF4Z5ZFxCudPCJtbaRkgtM0YLYXzkpD5r6GCs2v4CPGizFc49GMhmZW-8-JMiVk9wn5cA1cuHbyXH-XywBK8TUciDRU/s320/envconcept+pool+with+waterfall.jpg" style="cursor: hand; height: 170px; width: 320px;" /></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">A waterfall pours into a custom built swimming pool.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyM_UmD5KxzsfGR1k03us7y6xwKdybeFYbF-FeYexjOKNW6S2dgF4Z5ZFxCudPCJtbaRkgtM0YLYXzkpD5r6GCs2v4CPGizFc49GMhmZW-8-JMiVk9wn5cA1cuHbyXH-XywBK8TUciDRU/s1600/envconcept+pool+with+waterfall.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLSeWD8pg-7dj57jUjA0k-hg7FTg5RLcRPf-eiif0cYc_9WjYjAaOxQUEI5K0J-Ic6c9V6PvLNcHJEHDVjnoe_E8COUJI2elWGKL5glLLQT8_fZRwHhGCLwUFcotIJ8_lMQioioF_eMvg/s1600/env+fireplace.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464939632913499698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLSeWD8pg-7dj57jUjA0k-hg7FTg5RLcRPf-eiif0cYc_9WjYjAaOxQUEI5K0J-Ic6c9V6PvLNcHJEHDVjnoe_E8COUJI2elWGKL5glLLQT8_fZRwHhGCLwUFcotIJ8_lMQioioF_eMvg/s320/env+fireplace.jpg" style="cursor: hand; height: 212px; width: 320px;" /></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Exquisite lighting and tall hedges form privacy and ambiance.</span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">###</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3b3733; font-size: small; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Environmental Concept’s philosophy is based upon a goal to restore, beautify & preserve California’s natural spaces for future generations. With a diverse team of professionals, Environmental Concept works to increase awareness about water conservation & sustainable eco-systems using mainly microdrip & weather-based irrigation controllers. For more information, please visit www.envconcept.com.</span></span></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-601350026677572374.post-33789093865666872992010-04-20T15:00:00.000-07:002010-04-21T12:55:52.151-07:00Walkthrough Wednesday - Bel Air Old World Estate<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivYl6QbsdjExeYwvFJtB8sBQRmwq8hoWXlmm6iGnMbcCT4rMQg1eQuSbYePbLsOCuNTIQl4FnBT64d-dhFS2FvuVyIdhRhyk0zChyJvGTbuFdBp50xPtJKaGcvUJE0W6JWEO5vhVy0C_Y/s1600/envconceptlawn1.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivYl6QbsdjExeYwvFJtB8sBQRmwq8hoWXlmm6iGnMbcCT4rMQg1eQuSbYePbLsOCuNTIQl4FnBT64d-dhFS2FvuVyIdhRhyk0zChyJvGTbuFdBp50xPtJKaGcvUJE0W6JWEO5vhVy0C_Y/s320/envconceptlawn1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462344090996259010" /></span></span></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Sprawling grass surrounding a Bel Air home.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivYl6QbsdjExeYwvFJtB8sBQRmwq8hoWXlmm6iGnMbcCT4rMQg1eQuSbYePbLsOCuNTIQl4FnBT64d-dhFS2FvuVyIdhRhyk0zChyJvGTbuFdBp50xPtJKaGcvUJE0W6JWEO5vhVy0C_Y/s1600/envconceptlawn1.jpg"></a><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrR2MVmJzADgSsaUxybQr6YFk05ISdJbn7ts5k0NReRhwXaxVmeWXzYq8yPUsreQoHpuZa7IYi9jcxru_2qFgqnG8xv-D6-XfBoJdPPYDKNWXcb-AuI_ctsVW4LCVmuDZAylBGWsWfQHs/s1600/THOMPSON+046.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrR2MVmJzADgSsaUxybQr6YFk05ISdJbn7ts5k0NReRhwXaxVmeWXzYq8yPUsreQoHpuZa7IYi9jcxru_2qFgqnG8xv-D6-XfBoJdPPYDKNWXcb-AuI_ctsVW4LCVmuDZAylBGWsWfQHs/s320/THOMPSON+046.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462344083369039202" /></span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">A blend of Achillea, Antheia and Phygelius edge a grassy lawn.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrR2MVmJzADgSsaUxybQr6YFk05ISdJbn7ts5k0NReRhwXaxVmeWXzYq8yPUsreQoHpuZa7IYi9jcxru_2qFgqnG8xv-D6-XfBoJdPPYDKNWXcb-AuI_ctsVW4LCVmuDZAylBGWsWfQHs/s1600/THOMPSON+046.jpg"></a><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaVhQUFVDah58BxxrMX0fRiQi_vv16FMJ4o-OSMj3ssP5oR017gmwjMzdVDfkDc0S3j3zFTPSImBR6HZzxSKKWOHYt2JCcMOx6iFi9o2fcRvBxgH_HGsyIsPQImgzrSYSEmg0l8zVpm9c/s1600/THOMPSON+043.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaVhQUFVDah58BxxrMX0fRiQi_vv16FMJ4o-OSMj3ssP5oR017gmwjMzdVDfkDc0S3j3zFTPSImBR6HZzxSKKWOHYt2JCcMOx6iFi9o2fcRvBxgH_HGsyIsPQImgzrSYSEmg0l8zVpm9c/s320/THOMPSON+043.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462344074433290898" /></span></span></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Lavender blooms along a stone walkway.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaVhQUFVDah58BxxrMX0fRiQi_vv16FMJ4o-OSMj3ssP5oR017gmwjMzdVDfkDc0S3j3zFTPSImBR6HZzxSKKWOHYt2JCcMOx6iFi9o2fcRvBxgH_HGsyIsPQImgzrSYSEmg0l8zVpm9c/s1600/THOMPSON+043.jpg"></a><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6f-cwxWhaA4FcJc4OXSvARiuG0CFwR9KSF6Rw5J8rXUTUjio05OgoWlNBnI0fwe8RObdBGPFexS42ySrACvfOW0P731TEtL3fvvCVLKXpzmmilhiVT4x1PyxLgbhhv13qrfgZDzFFh30/s1600/THOMPSON+034.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6f-cwxWhaA4FcJc4OXSvARiuG0CFwR9KSF6Rw5J8rXUTUjio05OgoWlNBnI0fwe8RObdBGPFexS42ySrACvfOW0P731TEtL3fvvCVLKXpzmmilhiVT4x1PyxLgbhhv13qrfgZDzFFh30/s320/THOMPSON+034.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462344059920658098" /></span></span></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Concrete seats nestle against a concrete wall.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6f-cwxWhaA4FcJc4OXSvARiuG0CFwR9KSF6Rw5J8rXUTUjio05OgoWlNBnI0fwe8RObdBGPFexS42ySrACvfOW0P731TEtL3fvvCVLKXpzmmilhiVT4x1PyxLgbhhv13qrfgZDzFFh30/s1600/THOMPSON+034.jpg"></a><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8XFo0tFhBZKU29FQ1M6kRCH6hZ4aiIx3zLELpA5KqGtTUQc9OFl-Oc1kYRcf_w0CRDkhULB9eVp4hI5Pg_SIG5k23hTXcrJV8HTPZMKuPdRe8cU3L5pZ4EFHw_pw1d1rF5uJqY6nA3MU/s1600/THOMPSON+031.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8XFo0tFhBZKU29FQ1M6kRCH6hZ4aiIx3zLELpA5KqGtTUQc9OFl-Oc1kYRcf_w0CRDkhULB9eVp4hI5Pg_SIG5k23hTXcrJV8HTPZMKuPdRe8cU3L5pZ4EFHw_pw1d1rF5uJqY6nA3MU/s320/THOMPSON+031.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462343655944873570" /></span></span></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Sour Grapes and Peppermint Geraniums mesh harmoniously.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8XFo0tFhBZKU29FQ1M6kRCH6hZ4aiIx3zLELpA5KqGtTUQc9OFl-Oc1kYRcf_w0CRDkhULB9eVp4hI5Pg_SIG5k23hTXcrJV8HTPZMKuPdRe8cU3L5pZ4EFHw_pw1d1rF5uJqY6nA3MU/s1600/THOMPSON+031.jpg"></a><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJfV_K0dpVhFlWLep4Hd0o_nGfa4DV-wD66qestdDi8SBsG9Sj4N3ow5vaJ_ZXp0EqMwFkxpOKBjJptRMTfLQHSKIiitCzDkXafr8b7tOAfLyP8S5VkoeJa7_j2x1fJ5cfoL3S6J7OcvQ/s1600/THOMPSON+029.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJfV_K0dpVhFlWLep4Hd0o_nGfa4DV-wD66qestdDi8SBsG9Sj4N3ow5vaJ_ZXp0EqMwFkxpOKBjJptRMTfLQHSKIiitCzDkXafr8b7tOAfLyP8S5VkoeJa7_j2x1fJ5cfoL3S6J7OcvQ/s320/THOMPSON+029.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462343647463946386" /></span></span></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Fruit trees and Apple Scented Geranium plants separate a grassy lawn from a walking path.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJfV_K0dpVhFlWLep4Hd0o_nGfa4DV-wD66qestdDi8SBsG9Sj4N3ow5vaJ_ZXp0EqMwFkxpOKBjJptRMTfLQHSKIiitCzDkXafr8b7tOAfLyP8S5VkoeJa7_j2x1fJ5cfoL3S6J7OcvQ/s1600/THOMPSON+029.jpg"></a><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL92M4VDMBkw-HigCarbD25Th3JCNR6EtK8YsbHlaj1aqUbc0k2Jvx8n-Cp2AVcj4p6uNZDrTPo1_4E3O5XOhJrP4UtIlh25tbYo-wixuLIvjbTOaTR9SE53WIHm9P1InPSws05TrHyCg/s1600/thompson+023-1.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL92M4VDMBkw-HigCarbD25Th3JCNR6EtK8YsbHlaj1aqUbc0k2Jvx8n-Cp2AVcj4p6uNZDrTPo1_4E3O5XOhJrP4UtIlh25tbYo-wixuLIvjbTOaTR9SE53WIHm9P1InPSws05TrHyCg/s320/thompson+023-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462343636480180690" /></span></span></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Wisteria twines above visitors.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL92M4VDMBkw-HigCarbD25Th3JCNR6EtK8YsbHlaj1aqUbc0k2Jvx8n-Cp2AVcj4p6uNZDrTPo1_4E3O5XOhJrP4UtIlh25tbYo-wixuLIvjbTOaTR9SE53WIHm9P1InPSws05TrHyCg/s1600/thompson+023-1.jpg"></a><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3hZRfjBOZQd1jQhCCJP7_3bufj9mX-gw8Z5TuJf9NwAgyB4iaSuTwxgzwa3hrbQc6DoW6UPoh7qfVGSZA7iq6e5T_qm9yH7Tp-I56J7ufsAUlNFLGO7FplIo0m1FWjYJe-5T1H7-4Ag8/s1600/thompson+022-+CR.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 304px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3hZRfjBOZQd1jQhCCJP7_3bufj9mX-gw8Z5TuJf9NwAgyB4iaSuTwxgzwa3hrbQc6DoW6UPoh7qfVGSZA7iq6e5T_qm9yH7Tp-I56J7ufsAUlNFLGO7FplIo0m1FWjYJe-5T1H7-4Ag8/s320/thompson+022-+CR.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462343628047059538" /></span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">A child’s art area is complimented by bright Wisteria.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3hZRfjBOZQd1jQhCCJP7_3bufj9mX-gw8Z5TuJf9NwAgyB4iaSuTwxgzwa3hrbQc6DoW6UPoh7qfVGSZA7iq6e5T_qm9yH7Tp-I56J7ufsAUlNFLGO7FplIo0m1FWjYJe-5T1H7-4Ag8/s1600/thompson+022-+CR.jpg"></a><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZNXVGRGdnk7hRnnUtjiMS68hQuGzBi33KXbCoIzKD8jOmwT1lM6AisOup4y8iffXtvhGBFn476xyqaP8TeQLIQuvDmfTvBKnF9pCJ66MP3rCJFPtwSC9F3SRlToGzWFzgRFbMuJTGQ7k/s1600/thompson+020-1.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZNXVGRGdnk7hRnnUtjiMS68hQuGzBi33KXbCoIzKD8jOmwT1lM6AisOup4y8iffXtvhGBFn476xyqaP8TeQLIQuvDmfTvBKnF9pCJ66MP3rCJFPtwSC9F3SRlToGzWFzgRFbMuJTGQ7k/s320/thompson+020-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462343618280921346" /></span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Wisteria creates a canopy above a colorful art center.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">###</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(59, 55, 51); line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Environmental Concept’s philosophy is based upon a goal to restore, beautify & preserve California’s natural spaces for future generations. With a diverse team of professionals, Environmental Concept works to increase awareness about water conservation & sustainable eco-systems using mainly microdrip & weather-based irrigation controllers. For more information, please visit www.envconcept.com.</span></span></span></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-601350026677572374.post-29262921897753684292010-04-20T11:55:00.000-07:002010-04-20T14:07:45.881-07:00Creating an Outdoor Living Area<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The best way to create an effective outdoor living space is to analyze the wants and needs of the client and their family and match those necessities to specific solutions. Do they have children? Are there pets? What is the purpose of their landscape? Environmental Concept believes that every client is individual. Every situation and family that we have encountered has been different, but for the most part, the common factor is a wanting a comfortable livable space and outdoor extension of their home.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">If the main purpose of the outdoor area is for entertaining, create a focal point by incorporating a fire pit or built-in kitchen for company to gather around. Aim for inviting.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglul_nAxYw5s_xug_nYbdoDPpwAhR4ohoeWJvZ2pvOv1B9fqK7w63nyhjy13-iB9Keyu9NAxBHt7Ni_FJMoEKXrZHaYaiNDAyzS88r38Jb8MACj9mlbAzg9A42UMRaUxrNU5rTzSk4fTc/s1600/envconcept+kitchen+2.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglul_nAxYw5s_xug_nYbdoDPpwAhR4ohoeWJvZ2pvOv1B9fqK7w63nyhjy13-iB9Keyu9NAxBHt7Ni_FJMoEKXrZHaYaiNDAyzS88r38Jb8MACj9mlbAzg9A42UMRaUxrNU5rTzSk4fTc/s320/envconcept+kitchen+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462299052873413858" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglul_nAxYw5s_xug_nYbdoDPpwAhR4ohoeWJvZ2pvOv1B9fqK7w63nyhjy13-iB9Keyu9NAxBHt7Ni_FJMoEKXrZHaYaiNDAyzS88r38Jb8MACj9mlbAzg9A42UMRaUxrNU5rTzSk4fTc/s1600/envconcept+kitchen+2.jpg"></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The landscaped area should welcome guests to stay a while. Plan for the amount of guests your client typically accommodates.</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhWb1uIoHJpo0oBdg64ZRV6ANvACZ9LgKlJSdKpDq5rfmJ0PxwST0UsVRQMcn69N8c0MUF0InZeUQg8ZvAc-M3xHgGZWFLKJ8TOUs7PhGUAalfrQKlsgWfAoSxCTZW-5GyyLat-F75r1g/s1600/19572_297267331491_295098131491_3411308_4023693_n.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhWb1uIoHJpo0oBdg64ZRV6ANvACZ9LgKlJSdKpDq5rfmJ0PxwST0UsVRQMcn69N8c0MUF0InZeUQg8ZvAc-M3xHgGZWFLKJ8TOUs7PhGUAalfrQKlsgWfAoSxCTZW-5GyyLat-F75r1g/s320/19572_297267331491_295098131491_3411308_4023693_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462299939484380146" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></a></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhWb1uIoHJpo0oBdg64ZRV6ANvACZ9LgKlJSdKpDq5rfmJ0PxwST0UsVRQMcn69N8c0MUF0InZeUQg8ZvAc-M3xHgGZWFLKJ8TOUs7PhGUAalfrQKlsgWfAoSxCTZW-5GyyLat-F75r1g/s1600/19572_297267331491_295098131491_3411308_4023693_n.jpg"></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">If possible, use versatile seating arrangements.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwfBSovOEGdDhM05Nx4_uz9j2XoIawhRebVPzlONSfXPmtcY9ADG0yv0kmD7NdNGPpnxyJRAmvlV0JKdnZmFuBg147-D5GbH_ZSBL3iaRfKJ7ZFd-5YauVayjQ9Zskpib0PHTP0HvfhqA/s1600/envconceptseating1.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwfBSovOEGdDhM05Nx4_uz9j2XoIawhRebVPzlONSfXPmtcY9ADG0yv0kmD7NdNGPpnxyJRAmvlV0JKdnZmFuBg147-D5GbH_ZSBL3iaRfKJ7ZFd-5YauVayjQ9Zskpib0PHTP0HvfhqA/s320/envconceptseating1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462298349922858386" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwfBSovOEGdDhM05Nx4_uz9j2XoIawhRebVPzlONSfXPmtcY9ADG0yv0kmD7NdNGPpnxyJRAmvlV0JKdnZmFuBg147-D5GbH_ZSBL3iaRfKJ7ZFd-5YauVayjQ9Zskpib0PHTP0HvfhqA/s1600/envconceptseating1.jpg"></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Don’t limit your outdoor living space to only hardscaped terrain. Hardscape typically designates common areas and walkways, but consider permeable paving. Sprouting greens between the pavers not only feels great under your feet, it also allows water to drain to the soil below.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGRtJHDxE0CtYoptHtgTtbIPhgq4wUL-grE0-RNVLyuUvHaEC24ZIV32_9b76vz2cIx5aver3bLmj870srWQhijXRKuIxwsYyt7Sd6aSoRhvvXhM2a8Ue7B4KoavIvI7YuUgNK3Tz24Nk/s1600/envconcept-butterflygarden.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGRtJHDxE0CtYoptHtgTtbIPhgq4wUL-grE0-RNVLyuUvHaEC24ZIV32_9b76vz2cIx5aver3bLmj870srWQhijXRKuIxwsYyt7Sd6aSoRhvvXhM2a8Ue7B4KoavIvI7YuUgNK3Tz24Nk/s320/envconcept-butterflygarden.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462299945381857634" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 261px; " /></span></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGRtJHDxE0CtYoptHtgTtbIPhgq4wUL-grE0-RNVLyuUvHaEC24ZIV32_9b76vz2cIx5aver3bLmj870srWQhijXRKuIxwsYyt7Sd6aSoRhvvXhM2a8Ue7B4KoavIvI7YuUgNK3Tz24Nk/s1600/envconcept-butterflygarden.jpg"></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Work with the natural beauty of the environment by letting the terrain and region make decisions. Native planting incorporates indigenous vegetation that thrives in local areas. In turn, native plants require less water and maintenance than typical landscapes.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIF4NMsxk3Cb8tDvh7tw3kak-WhagpJlyTo8hiZXrweCU6X34Q5U0JqzoHUmGmnu9xWoOmkOBaoue-OsWqonM7q9fuXVvjlYNsv0QQZlw_8KV2sVNCGFfdl6VlWsTP3QJl2aYIwekPC00/s1600/THOMPSON+046.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIF4NMsxk3Cb8tDvh7tw3kak-WhagpJlyTo8hiZXrweCU6X34Q5U0JqzoHUmGmnu9xWoOmkOBaoue-OsWqonM7q9fuXVvjlYNsv0QQZlw_8KV2sVNCGFfdl6VlWsTP3QJl2aYIwekPC00/s320/THOMPSON+046.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462304191652016370" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; line-height: 17px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; line-height: 17px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIF4NMsxk3Cb8tDvh7tw3kak-WhagpJlyTo8hiZXrweCU6X34Q5U0JqzoHUmGmnu9xWoOmkOBaoue-OsWqonM7q9fuXVvjlYNsv0QQZlw_8KV2sVNCGFfdl6VlWsTP3QJl2aYIwekPC00/s1600/THOMPSON+046.jpg"></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; line-height: 17px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Always apply inspiration from the home’s architecture and design to the outdoor and stay true to the original style.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; line-height: 17px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ZVfcIn5WzRcZiaMskHRWNdTVVjUR5aDcgeLMMY5Mk10AtGgw-_qYMqi6TuA5vRzqRr-yHtM0BaJ_Yrl5EW_epXiMjMrDT-VPsLvBLgUAjxvJpWxKNXkbzj0Gtzme7goqyXd2JY0r578/s320/seabold+fireplace+night.jpg" /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 17px;font-size:15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px; color: rgb(59, 55, 51); font-family:Trebuchet, 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">###</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Environmental Concept’s philosophy is based upon a goal to restore, beautify & preserve California’s natural spaces for future generations. With a diverse team of professionals, Environmental Concept works to increase awareness about water conservation & sustainable eco-systems using mainly microdrip & weather-based irrigation controllers. For more information, please visit www.envconcept.com.</span></span></div></span></span></span></div><p></p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-601350026677572374.post-9812674035748094642010-04-09T08:14:00.000-07:002010-04-20T08:56:58.572-07:00Santa Monica Green Modern - Walk Through Wednesday<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Environmental Concept decided that we should share some of our favorite and more memorable projects in a feature called Walk Through Wednesday.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">So for the First Walk Through Wednesday, Environmental Concept would like to present "Santa Monica Green Modern."</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7vDF6hPHq3HpYO00fWd9vScHTb6SkvS_ui66IgJqFHkBKeXa_-GRfkC-9fGUUJmej-M9pqYlLx-5WJWFMQDd4oyYmQkYZp8yMAHaFQmvHl8CoMwad2KZDGXzukDLELUB7vMFc_pw2IKU/s1600/beitcher+sideyard-CR.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7vDF6hPHq3HpYO00fWd9vScHTb6SkvS_ui66IgJqFHkBKeXa_-GRfkC-9fGUUJmej-M9pqYlLx-5WJWFMQDd4oyYmQkYZp8yMAHaFQmvHl8CoMwad2KZDGXzukDLELUB7vMFc_pw2IKU/s320/beitcher+sideyard-CR.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458158028333548674" /></span></span></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Drought tolerant plants line the side yard of this luxurious Santa Monica home.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7vDF6hPHq3HpYO00fWd9vScHTb6SkvS_ui66IgJqFHkBKeXa_-GRfkC-9fGUUJmej-M9pqYlLx-5WJWFMQDd4oyYmQkYZp8yMAHaFQmvHl8CoMwad2KZDGXzukDLELUB7vMFc_pw2IKU/s1600/beitcher+sideyard-CR.jpg"></a><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUeA0oMfnaYWqGYJ_i45rV1Nf4xKFC0oxFoA00NIJMJ65AgqJ8aSF43V0InDuCKW8Hg9uaJkhdb4Gfb6PPwv7Ee0joHx1DeryP6OXEcCFRWuPscLGSBwEc121SDsDIsuTG7Tktl687uGg/s1600/beitcher+front.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUeA0oMfnaYWqGYJ_i45rV1Nf4xKFC0oxFoA00NIJMJ65AgqJ8aSF43V0InDuCKW8Hg9uaJkhdb4Gfb6PPwv7Ee0joHx1DeryP6OXEcCFRWuPscLGSBwEc121SDsDIsuTG7Tktl687uGg/s320/beitcher+front.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458158017128932594" /></span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Shark Tooth Agave and Asparagus Fern mingle on a hillside in front of this very hip residence.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUeA0oMfnaYWqGYJ_i45rV1Nf4xKFC0oxFoA00NIJMJ65AgqJ8aSF43V0InDuCKW8Hg9uaJkhdb4Gfb6PPwv7Ee0joHx1DeryP6OXEcCFRWuPscLGSBwEc121SDsDIsuTG7Tktl687uGg/s1600/beitcher+front.jpg"></a></span></span></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS6YM8C6qC09_XYZwX70JJc7qbwue87a8SjqErmvPIAx9uYiKWK4s1OS9YefQeEpnlzxiPzFzSt0YwnDqf6sGUYALkObYNx6P79WxD25zO4eEGgklCMZZdle7eUSqzfXCa3k9wApag05M/s1600/beitcher+front+4.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS6YM8C6qC09_XYZwX70JJc7qbwue87a8SjqErmvPIAx9uYiKWK4s1OS9YefQeEpnlzxiPzFzSt0YwnDqf6sGUYALkObYNx6P79WxD25zO4eEGgklCMZZdle7eUSqzfXCa3k9wApag05M/s320/beitcher+front+4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458157546475517874" /></span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">This front entryway merges custom fencing, lush vegetation and geometric hardscapes.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS6YM8C6qC09_XYZwX70JJc7qbwue87a8SjqErmvPIAx9uYiKWK4s1OS9YefQeEpnlzxiPzFzSt0YwnDqf6sGUYALkObYNx6P79WxD25zO4eEGgklCMZZdle7eUSqzfXCa3k9wApag05M/s1600/beitcher+front+4.jpg"></a><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMFgVwDHucuLGPoNyDZ_fD8yD0cp4BM93JzmHE-6Ac8z3OOQFyr-Bu9q9V5kV1RS-P0kouLaCnOxkWEJoumJFd0K4c3Y9eJgZRlgNnsBR2OKv4slknvs_6rAx7_cDXz8EtHWl7ep9Skv4/s1600/beitcher+firepit+2.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMFgVwDHucuLGPoNyDZ_fD8yD0cp4BM93JzmHE-6Ac8z3OOQFyr-Bu9q9V5kV1RS-P0kouLaCnOxkWEJoumJFd0K4c3Y9eJgZRlgNnsBR2OKv4slknvs_6rAx7_cDXz8EtHWl7ep9Skv4/s320/beitcher+firepit+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458157541915657298" /></span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">This fire pit creates an inviting focal point.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMFgVwDHucuLGPoNyDZ_fD8yD0cp4BM93JzmHE-6Ac8z3OOQFyr-Bu9q9V5kV1RS-P0kouLaCnOxkWEJoumJFd0K4c3Y9eJgZRlgNnsBR2OKv4slknvs_6rAx7_cDXz8EtHWl7ep9Skv4/s1600/beitcher+firepit+2.jpg"></a><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYGCGnBs1ZqhsV80Cl4dZmOzKJTmCrW8Ly3mUgrpXHm8FBNFWIHfTV7GS9UzhNOP4kJS5xoGX0j_FY8NSIVByocCQi19JFTN4nseNjcVbN_RzYXWzq8hmhXDMVbrxhmF7u3mNNDEh0et4/s1600/beitcher+deck.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYGCGnBs1ZqhsV80Cl4dZmOzKJTmCrW8Ly3mUgrpXHm8FBNFWIHfTV7GS9UzhNOP4kJS5xoGX0j_FY8NSIVByocCQi19JFTN4nseNjcVbN_RzYXWzq8hmhXDMVbrxhmF7u3mNNDEh0et4/s320/beitcher+deck.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458157533277900226" /></span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Custom seating in an extended outdoor living area. The space on the patio should be just as livable as the interior of the home.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">###</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(59, 55, 51); line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Environmental Concept provides earth-friendly landscape services to fine residences and commercial properties in Los Angeles, California. Tania Gybels brought her unique perspective to the world of Los Angeles horticulture in 1991. Her work has been featured on HGTV and Oprah. For more information, please visit www.envconcept.com.</span></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-601350026677572374.post-59822736553612291592010-02-17T11:21:00.000-08:002010-02-17T13:38:51.725-08:00Introducing Weather Based Irrigation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUGD-dK4V9epf3R7BvjsUiqF-yhzeAfcRHrBypPkxXCbC09hM6FWfeTdFrV_mkrmA9EV_N2LD0h1Fe7xvCdvjLPeTVwQkD3vnhP6ITq-kwuXMdWdUnBHQNYIOBwcVxxerqLh0nOg3HGvQ/s1600-h/CPWebPageMasterLogo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUGD-dK4V9epf3R7BvjsUiqF-yhzeAfcRHrBypPkxXCbC09hM6FWfeTdFrV_mkrmA9EV_N2LD0h1Fe7xvCdvjLPeTVwQkD3vnhP6ITq-kwuXMdWdUnBHQNYIOBwcVxxerqLh0nOg3HGvQ/s320/CPWebPageMasterLogo.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="UIStory_Message">Environmental Concept would like to introduce you to a ground-breaking smart sprinkler control system that gives homeowners an easy way to save 30-70 percent of the landscape water being applied by using the ease and convenience of the personal computer and automatic weather updates from the internet.<br />
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Weather based irr<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">igation systems incorporate a wireless controller that syncs with your personal computer daily to automatically adjust the amount of watering based on weather and seasonal conditions. The system saves water and plant replacement costs by stopping the sprinkler system on rainy days, automatically decreasing the watering schedule on cold or humid days, and increasing it on hot and dry days. Once the program is set-up, you can log in and review your water savings and make adjustments if necessary. And, with line sensors installed, the system can tell you if there is a leak or line short and shut down the affected station until a repair is made. Also, there will be an internet service connection available so that we, as your service provider can log on and review your system settings.<br />
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This type of controller is now required by state law on all new home construction. The system takes the responsibility of water management away from the maintenance gardener and makes water saving decisions for you based on information regarding weather in your area gathered daily from the internet. If a connection is lost, the controller waters based on manual settings and history of previous seasons. It’s truly revolutionary and cost effective!<br />
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Residents within the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California are eligible to qualify for an $80 rebate if the Cyber-Rain system is installed by May 31, 2010, or before rebate funds are depleted. For properties larger than 1 acre, a rebate of $25 per irrigation station is available. Cost for retrofitting an existing irrigation system can be as low as $600.00.<br />
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We believe that all of our clientele should be using weather-based irrigation on their properties before the end of 2010. Call us to get a proposal for your weather-based irrigation install soon, so that you can take advantage of the rebate while it’s still available. </span></span></h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;"><br />
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</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3b3733; font-family: Trebuchet, 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">###</span></div><span class="UIStory_Message"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3b3733; font-family: Trebuchet, 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Environmental Concept provides earth-friendly landscape services to fine residences and commercial properties in Los Angeles, California. Tania Gybels brought her unique perspective to the world of Los Angeles horticulture in 1991. Her work has been featured on HGTV and Oprah. For more information, please visit www.envconcept.com.</span></div></span></div>Tania Gybelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12203215027792929815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-601350026677572374.post-16576928088764339902010-01-13T18:51:00.001-08:002010-01-13T19:46:55.133-08:00Rose pruning in Los Angeles<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1UmnKsiXQhdm1vYvOzC10iscascFldg71tHnZnyGx6I3JejTWI7laR5DtdCeC0UTaMJtBdWtjNBxmxpBdvYAPDNI9jxhjPcgpBkDTm0EL-f1TVxEfbfxc4-JanLCebWF4mUEP9h87nsU/s1600-h/mcdonald+june+018.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426422948200973314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1UmnKsiXQhdm1vYvOzC10iscascFldg71tHnZnyGx6I3JejTWI7laR5DtdCeC0UTaMJtBdWtjNBxmxpBdvYAPDNI9jxhjPcgpBkDTm0EL-f1TVxEfbfxc4-JanLCebWF4mUEP9h87nsU/s400/mcdonald+june+018.jpg" border="0" /></a> It’s that time of year again in Los Angeles for all of us rose enthusiasts. Yes it’s time for our annual winter/spring rose pruning.<br /><br />The pruning of rose bushes can be confusing, especially when you start talking about hybrid teas, old garden roses, shrub roses, once-blooming roses, and English roses.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoLqum5DuEHSFMV54hpYL0fiCjyM4l0P2GnX-cuWc2ruFHs8SdQj2uqFXsWVlPp-ycJLchSRLC10fiIK4sarbbmd6_bb7cY7ihZQ7EgrrlI63qsnfxO3Hr_IQnUVTEyKnhcZ0A3dPPiHY/s1600-h/745775_f260.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426423864918097570" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 260px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 252px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoLqum5DuEHSFMV54hpYL0fiCjyM4l0P2GnX-cuWc2ruFHs8SdQj2uqFXsWVlPp-ycJLchSRLC10fiIK4sarbbmd6_bb7cY7ihZQ7EgrrlI63qsnfxO3Hr_IQnUVTEyKnhcZ0A3dPPiHY/s400/745775_f260.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />The class of rose and the time of year it blooms influence the type and amount of pruning. General pruning principles apply to all roses, but there are differences between classes. The closer one gets to species roses the less severe the pruning. Hybrid teas have the distinction of requiring the most severe pruning for optimum bloom and plant health.<br /><br />Because of the variety of rose types available, one may need to have an understanding of how the rose flowers. Pruning should also be looked at as applying a few common sense principles to accomplish several tasks. These tasks are to remove dead, damaged, or diseased wood; increase air circulation; keep the shrub from becoming a tangled mess; shape the plant; and encourage the growth of flowering wood. Always prune above a bud that faces outward on the plant. That way, when the plant re-sprouts, it will grow outward. This improves air circulation throughout the plant, which decreases the occurance of blackspot and other fungal diseases.<br /><br />Always remove old or diseased canes at the bottom of the plant. (Rose stems are called canes.)<br />Remove crossing stems from within the plant. They will either rub together, opening a spot for disease to enter the plant, or will grow together, making future pruning difficult.<br /><br /><br />What some people don’t realize is that different types of roses require different types of pruning. While hybrid tea roses benefit from a hard cut leaving just a hard wood fan, many heirloom roses need much less branch cutback and really only require a general thinning and shape. Here are some examples of how certain varieties should be pruned for winter/spring growth.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426427829871687442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 202px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBJR5eFnvaXuktKohjgrgF6k8OUs1mxtm9nBGvZuUFw52mfeYuNLkD_VPP-tWJyjV3zavWIbIynC1E4InwWtvABOreOnoO_NHG2FvZGPqrlLVKcVerFdn3ShEC8-I6vSZcWMXkDXh_1NI/s400/hybrid+tea+pruning.gif" border="0" /><br /><strong>Hybrid teas</strong><br /><p>Start by cutting all old rose canes to the ground.<br />Move on and shorten the entire shrub by 1/3.<br />Next, remove any crossing branches.<br />Make sure you prune to an outward-facing bud. This is especially important with the teas.<br /><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Floribundas</strong><br />Repeat-flowering shrub roses bear flowers on mature stems that are not old and woody. Severe pruning of these roses would result in reduced flower production. In their first two or three seasons in the garden, shrub roses can be left unpruned. Wait to see what shape develops and then try to prune so that the shape is maintained. Many modern shrub roses are pruned by a method called the "one-third" method. Suggested pruning sequence:<br />In the spring, remove one-third of the very oldest canes. This helps keep the plant from becoming an overgrown thicket of poor-flowering canes.<br />Replace these canes by identifying about one-third of the very youngest canes that grew the previous season.<br />Remove the remaining canes.<br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426424526605859794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 376px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 205px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv5Hff757b3i8eteZ4PIjbn3EuJpk_dDlKxc7C6F25UZkfSpAPWfQedC3DGh_RisAJrBCk-832I3gpY7R4kc9Uj1uTbU_PRZpYzYU4S2SIbQRw_maX_rcqCoJrBS033XeDH0M2x5Jo9Ms/s400/blanc+front-CR.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><p><strong>Rose climbers and ramblers<br /></strong>Climbers and ramblers may need a few seasons in the garden before pruning is necessary. In many cases, pruning is limited to removing winter-damaged wood. Pruning is similar for both classes. The difference is in the timing. Because ramblers are once-blooming, they are pruned right after flowering in early summer. Because climbers are repeat bloomers, they are pruned in early spring. Reducing the side shoots or laterals to 3-6 inches stimulates flower production, resulting in more blooms. Training canes to grow more horizontally encourages the growth of bloom producing side shoots.</p><p><br /><strong>Old Garden roses such as roses, alba, gallica, bourbon, centifolia, damask,eglantine, moss , noisette etc</strong><br />These roses are pruned much like modern shrub roses with some important considerations based on class. Old once-blooming roses such as Alba, Gallica, Centifolia, Damasks, and Mosses produce flowers on old wood, all pruning should be delayed until after flowering. Then, you do as little or as much pruning as is required to maintain the plant. Thinning and removing old wood is encouraged. These roses may not need annual pruning if there is no dead or damaged wood present.</p><p>Last but certainly not least, always prune about 1/4" above an outward facing leaf which has five leaflets. See below to note difference between the three leaflet and five leaflet leaf. </p><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426427273354437170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 120px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGsZDKLWVq5pevPu9nNR6sZJ5CYAcukQCWslNHRSeNWFuHgCGbLbQJugMFx3pNIHrsTwY90esiqzg7qidpgFb9VyEC7oP-WTvmqg6zcqju0WGYkPy-fdAB1MsjdP_aD3VHz9bqV-9DXxA/s400/5+leaf+example.jpg" border="0" /></p><div align="center">###</div>Environmental Concept provides earth-friendly landscape services to fine residences and commercial properties in Los Angeles, California. Tania Gybels brought her unique perspective to the world of Los Angeles horticulture in 1991. Her work has been featured on HGTV and Oprah. For more information, please visit www.envconcept.com.Tania Gybelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12203215027792929815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-601350026677572374.post-48785248187326205332010-01-02T14:30:00.001-08:002010-01-02T15:47:41.811-08:00Butterflies in my garden!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXSG-7bUviXRpZGGZzGkOAia8LDQa71GKqa86vf8NT8smwA_A4vGjN0dQG4jk1We8bmx7LWtyqdwSCEX1uk20uNp3VD1rbIwfmOJAOrpAzTbndgnsIP_UV-CvGBmngAi5sQjbgJ_8VT8g/s1600-h/CIMG1877.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422281933073833698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXSG-7bUviXRpZGGZzGkOAia8LDQa71GKqa86vf8NT8smwA_A4vGjN0dQG4jk1We8bmx7LWtyqdwSCEX1uk20uNp3VD1rbIwfmOJAOrpAzTbndgnsIP_UV-CvGBmngAi5sQjbgJ_8VT8g/s400/CIMG1877.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Fennel, basil, parsley and sage all attract black swallowtails such as this one above. They are so interesting to watch as they complete their cycles in the garden. I don’t mind sharing with them; I just plant a bit more than I need for the kitchen. This butterfly had just emerged minutes before I took this image. This is what her caterpillar looks like whilst eating my fennel:<br /></div><br /><p align="left"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422276056967083282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Asm93td4GMRgRfk7tObtXiTbaCGEdkRoCBGGIUogrTi56LvRvJkFljuMAaQvffrop5UmlAtDAsKaDURhsmeP227jpL1kjqmHZzNIWrpCy7hsYi_4R3YnsSMtZx9dsUa0GnZR9PpCV7E/s400/CIMG1492.JPG" border="0" /></p><br /><div>The Monarch butterfly eats mainly milk weed (asclepias sp), so it’s important to have at least 2 small plants for them if you want to see beautiful Monarch butterfly chrysalis such as this: <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiidBoxtgaQaW0A6b_f0F03teqvWKlJOtTu8wBRpyCm9a30A9KDmfqow6R87dGdsrFIIJqlT6LQwh0niWjhpJmgFfPl4q0nw02wP5eJZ-cR1JybgNZ6c3gHCOscMfmApCKyPVrDEqHLFf0/s1600-h/monarch+chrysalis.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422283152698943282" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 304px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 264px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiidBoxtgaQaW0A6b_f0F03teqvWKlJOtTu8wBRpyCm9a30A9KDmfqow6R87dGdsrFIIJqlT6LQwh0niWjhpJmgFfPl4q0nw02wP5eJZ-cR1JybgNZ6c3gHCOscMfmApCKyPVrDEqHLFf0/s400/monarch+chrysalis.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><br /><div><br /><br /> </div><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>If there were just one reason not to use any broad spectrum pesticides (and there are too many reasons to count), it would be to preserve these beautiful creatures in your garden. </div><br /><p></p><br /><p></p><br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><br /><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Below is an image of Monarch caterpillars chomping on the milk weed!</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422292871919738386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ4YQ2yZgjB3U2BRWXtCcisszNoQ2XYPK8Pt7m-psW2oYUTNEySs9Y71nUcaH6q-iiibjBsgRqoxt52pu0V5n2MsR_01bvuUP7iPr79GuIdtrXJG0YMYeI_QKM_XCNXYHBbgCDQJRyWPo/s400/CIMG0769.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p></p><p align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqslMF7ZV7nGgUqoO1EkxzDSUh7YvcihcIAE3uqHDP3_J7r_iN9KP37fUEwzo6Xv7Cvlmy5-jae-alZ0VQC1iaapOxfoBq0UmhD2JhMV_pHeGqb2YoiuKpfT_SPB2S6C6_ERpzJ7uLqbk/s1600-h/CIMG0769.JPG"></a></p><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">It's entirely possible and very beneficial to create an environment where friendly insects can cohabitate with us in the garden. While I understand that some of my clients may not be entirely happy to see a joyful praying mantis after she has eaten her mate (and any other insects that may have the misfortune of being less aggressive than her)…<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJBsExCYefJrbZYJdpby0Va2jbwo_UstepxDCA5wtxcdkK3JAOlCnXVqLrQE4bysmTKPe7NEVorDB1KobW_PmZYSRfkzX1VKvGr3Kx4SmhK3TEBAXYUDui7dlHKbwcB0jGokiH8ipy1gQ/s1600-h/CIMG0628.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422284023561917154" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJBsExCYefJrbZYJdpby0Va2jbwo_UstepxDCA5wtxcdkK3JAOlCnXVqLrQE4bysmTKPe7NEVorDB1KobW_PmZYSRfkzX1VKvGr3Kx4SmhK3TEBAXYUDui7dlHKbwcB0jGokiH8ipy1gQ/s400/CIMG0628.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />A butterfly is always a welcome addition to the garden and is enjoyed by all. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiznao7WztIACeHdno3HAxjkAZykh3jarP2lFDLxAJL5ZohGmqNJSwShGpUYHS56px0AsDdF8PrLVdeAp6RDKxkYbK5YIZHoXjBZ5HrnaKUMCmIsWtJv2z5_ReSSo4PLiKYN9831ipJ6uY/s1600-h/swallowtail.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422284978895277538" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiznao7WztIACeHdno3HAxjkAZykh3jarP2lFDLxAJL5ZohGmqNJSwShGpUYHS56px0AsDdF8PrLVdeAp6RDKxkYbK5YIZHoXjBZ5HrnaKUMCmIsWtJv2z5_ReSSo4PLiKYN9831ipJ6uY/s400/swallowtail.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">###<br />Environmental Concept provides earth-friendly landscape services to fine residences and commercial properties in Los Angeles, California. Tania Gybels brought her unique perspective to the world of Los Angeles horticulture in 1991. Her work has been featured on HGTV and Oprah. For more information, please visit www.envconcept.com. </div>Tania Gybelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12203215027792929815noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-601350026677572374.post-85690870254989521562009-12-31T17:46:00.000-08:002009-12-31T18:42:23.758-08:00Edible Gardens in Los Angeles<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW6y_Zgh2KapSHioC5SdeY1Mx1Jc5m9GrQ2QBMVluqfq_0dWPOQLLudlDjAAjk9iTkyB8N3X6X_-aCOevi_DXgPEzD2bfSIH_fJkEbC_581ciJv2BCWHT52-bQQ3BmDM416A7dvy-waK0/s1600-h/THOMPSON+029.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421585099263884898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 322px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW6y_Zgh2KapSHioC5SdeY1Mx1Jc5m9GrQ2QBMVluqfq_0dWPOQLLudlDjAAjk9iTkyB8N3X6X_-aCOevi_DXgPEzD2bfSIH_fJkEbC_581ciJv2BCWHT52-bQQ3BmDM416A7dvy-waK0/s400/THOMPSON+029.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:georgia;">So I’ve noticed as of late that we have been receiving many requests for vegetable and herb gardens. One of the great things about Los Angeles is that we can plant a lot of herbs and vegetables throughout the year, even in the winter. </span><br /></div><div align="left"><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">We get our seeds from </span><a href="http://www.reneesgarden.com/"><span style="font-family:georgia;">http://www.reneesgarden.com/</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;">. They have the best selection of heirloom varieties which I love. I like to seed about 40% of the garden while planting the remainder from “starts.” It’s great to see some foliage when the work is done, and I actually feel like the seeds are coaxed by the existence of life near them. </span></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421587316073250498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 337px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 283px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7tVfOj2XFojMpBFsyf0zjkSD9Fus9wAZTJu_r_jSiPrFYWjb8yKigD3y5QslT9kPoQ1JGnqjlyY9vv9Nt_Ii5TF0AJah1Tmsh1nlyChqacTJwY6bJYPwCHsAyXSAmPLjmN4PfghPwisA/s400/CIMG7698.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="left"><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Some of the best edibles to plant for the fall and winter season in Los Angeles are:</span><br /></div><div align="left"><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Peas-Doesn’t everyone love peas, if not, then plant sweet peas for fragrance<br />Swiss Chard-One of the healthiest greens and very tasty with a bit of soy sauce<br />Spinach-So many uses<br />Onions-need I say more? The basis of all great cuisine, garlic and butter being the second runners up.<br />Mizuna- yummy Japanese green and great with ponzu dressing (and maybe a saketini)<br />Spring Mix greens-something you always need in your fridge<br />Parsley-Italian is my favorite and I use it almost every day<br />Oregano-just best when it’s fresh<br />Cilantro-Also a must in my kitchen<br />Johnny Jump ups and violas-are edible and pretty. I have candied them and used as decoration for cakes!<br />Companion planting through the use of calendula, garlic and rosemary inter-planted with the insect-prone plants is a wonderful preventative and also adds that “cottage garden” effect to the potager.</span><br /></div><div align="left"><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Always use organic soils, amendments, sprays and fertilizers in your edible garden, and your produce will taste it’s best. If there is one bit of horticultural advice I give to all of my clients in edible gardens as well as in the landscape, it is “always put the right plant in the right spot, and it will perform happily for you.” </span><br /></div><div align="left"><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">So, whether you are an experienced gardener, or if you’re the type of person who wants to just leave a basket by the door to be filled with your home grown herbs and vegetables, your food can be grown in your own yard. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;">###</span></div><div align="left"><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Environmental Concept provides earth-friendly landscape services to fine residences and commercial properties in Los Angeles, California. Tania Gybels brought her unique perspective to the world of Los Angeles horticulture in 1991. Her work has been featured on HGTV and Oprah. For more information, please visit </span><a href="http://www.envconcept.com/"><span style="font-family:georgia;">http://www.envconcept.com/</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> </span></div>Tania Gybelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12203215027792929815noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-601350026677572374.post-42860696531523115572009-12-09T07:51:00.001-08:002010-01-02T15:56:03.282-08:00Environmental Concept- Earth Friendly Landscaping & Gardening<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7rv5kurGJ50S44ArKbBkcjUitEMhyWaJbRG9l9HsbfsFcP1wTe7bu3hL1aBRboACt3C0jlqHAbNP5FwPxXdAd2ykPAC3_sOt3SyFrf_Rdsun9RkQqitiJOK8jXv0u5D5YLAZs8n46nKo/s1600-h/THOMPSON+044.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422295506397208770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7rv5kurGJ50S44ArKbBkcjUitEMhyWaJbRG9l9HsbfsFcP1wTe7bu3hL1aBRboACt3C0jlqHAbNP5FwPxXdAd2ykPAC3_sOt3SyFrf_Rdsun9RkQqitiJOK8jXv0u5D5YLAZs8n46nKo/s400/THOMPSON+044.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Environmental Concept, a Los Angeles based landscape company provides landscape design, installation, and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">maintenance</span> services to some of the finest homes and commercial spaces in Southern California.<br /><br />Gardening & Horticulture<br /><br />Planting<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Hardscapes</span><br /><br />Irrigation<br /><br />Storm Water Management<br /><br />Water Features such as pool, water falls, spas and fountains.<br /><br />Outdoor Lighting<br /><br />Exemplary personalized services such as: butterfly gardens, aquatic gardens, medicinal gardens, antique rose gardens, organic culinary gardens, organic fruit orchards, custom pet habitats and event staging.<br /><br />Some sustainable practices include-<br /><br />Water efficient landscaping<br /><br />Roof top gardens and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">plant-able</span> driveways<br /><br />Restoration of natural plant material and habitat<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Solar</span> heated and saline swimming pools.<br /><br />To learn more about Environmental Concept or to request an appointment visit <a href="http://www.envconcept.com/">http://www.envconcept.com/</a> or call 310-302-9292</div>Tania Gybelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12203215027792929815noreply@blogger.com0