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Geared for Growing Newsletter: Backyard Observer
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Photo of relaxing drought resistant backyardGet away every day in your own backyard. Drought resistant plants require less water and less work to maintain.

Photo of drought resistant plants

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August 2009

Geared for Growing Honored with Eight
Top Awards

The California Landscape Contractors Association has again chosen Geared for Growing among its top award recipients. We are particularly proud of these awards, as they are independently judged by peers in the landscape industry. Awards are based on quality of craftsmanship and materials, as well as effective and appropriate use of materials, aesthetic beauty and originality.

2009 CLCA First Place Awards

Small Residential
Medium Residential
Design Build – Small
Design Build – Large

 The Sanders Residence
The Richard Residence
The Henson Residence
The Laufer/ Dadario Residence
 
2009 CLCA Achievement Awards

Residential Estate Installation
Design Build – Medium
Renovation
Large Residential Maintenance

 The Lacombe/Chiang Residence
The Moramarco Residence
The Brede Residence
The Klein Residence

Photo of Before and After residence

This before and after garden makeover is the first in a series of award-winning designs we will share in upcoming editions of the newsletter. The Richard residence received first place for medium residential design. This project was developed to fit the changing needs of a family that is growing up. A lawn area that was no longer being used enough was transformed into a sophisticated space for entertaining. A flagstone patio added between the existing outdoor kitchen incorporates a new fishpond and waterfalls and creates space for seating around a portable fire pit. The existing vegetable garden was redesigned to include a bocce ball court and adjacent seating areas, which were made even more inviting with a grape-covered arbor and additional Mediterranean plantings. For more photos, visit our website.

Water-Saving Water Features and Drought
Tolerant Gardens

Drought issues are still hot topics in the North Bay and throughout Northern California. Find relief and save $100 on Geared for Growing’s services to replace your lawn with a drought-resistant alternative. There is a huge variety of plant materials that are beautiful, colorful, fragrant, interestingly shaped and drought tolerant that can be used to create a low-maintenance garden oasis. One great water and time-saving choice is to consider a pondless water feature to create a cooling effect or to disguise nearby noise with the natural, soothing sounds of water.

photo of water features

 

Geared for Growing

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Sonoma County & Beyond

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