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A Sleek, Modern Garden

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Christy

We specialize in small-space gardening here at Gardenerd. Our latest project makes use of a 10′ x 12′ passageway for a couple who wanted to grow veggies, herbs, berries, and fruit trees. We found space for everything they wanted somewhere … Continue reading →

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Design: Vertical Patio Garden Delight

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Christy

We recently created a tidy vertical garden for a busy business woman in Marina del Rey. Her condominium patio didn’t allow room for a full-sized garden, and tight quarters limited her sun exposure to one wall. Her patio housed a … Continue reading →

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Design: From Pool To Garden

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Christy

Back in 2016 we got a call from a woman who had a swimming pool but wanted a vegetable garden. She had already taken steps to fill in her swimming pool, but needed help building the vegetable garden. A blank … Continue reading →

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Design: A Cozy Caged Garden

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Christy

While Los Angeles may be a concrete jungle, we still have wild animals lurking about the garden. Our most recent garden installation was designed to protect new seedlings from wandering critters on the canyon slope. It’s a starter garden, this … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Josh Hover

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Christy

Gardening is about life cycles, we deal with life and death every day. When someone prized is taken too soon, however, it is a tragedy. I write today to honor a friend and colleague, the carpenter who took my visions … Continue reading →

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Design: Southern Hemisphere Garden

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Christy

We recently completed a landscaping project for a homeowner from South Africa. He wanted a lush and colorful landscape that is drought tolerant and low maintenance. At the same time, he talked of turf grass and wispy foliage that reminded … Continue reading →

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Toddler Garden

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Christy

It’s important for kids to know where their food comes from, so here at Gardenerd we like to start them young. Really young, in the case of this recent garden installation. A two-year-old was about to get a younger sibling, … Continue reading →

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Design: Therapeutic Garden For Recovery

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Christy

Every once in awhile we get to be part of something big. Build a garden that really makes a difference. This is one of those gardens. For those who’ve never heard about “horticultural therapy,” take a look at the latest … Continue reading →

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Design: Tall Beds for Deep Roots

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Christy

We recently completed a new garden installation in Sherman Oaks, CA, where a homeowner wanted tall raised beds to remind her of her garden in Oregon. Stately, tall beds with plenty of root space for veggies to grow big and … Continue reading →

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Design: Front Yard Veggie Garden

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Christy

We’ve been hard at work helping people get rid of their lawns in favor of edible front yard landscapes instead. Our latest garden is located inland where temperatures are high in summer, but large trees create a lot of shade; … Continue reading →

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