Peachy the Magazine Summer 2016 | Page 34

The wife, who grew up in a familyrun garden supply business and is active at both The Botanical Huntington Gardens and Descanso Gardens, reviewed every species of plant as well as the quantity and location in the new landscape. She wanted to add feature gardens, including a rose garden, experimental cutting garden and edible garden. The husband, a financial analyst, was determined to decrease water use by replacing the lawn and demonstrating that conservation can be beautiful. He scrutinized the irrigation and lighting design to ensure maximum efficiency. More than 50 percent of the lawn was removed, equaling approximately 10,000 square feet of turf on the home’s 1.5-acre lot. The team succeeded in reducing water use by more than 30 percent. The irrigation system was also upgraded, with Rain Bird sprinklers providing efficient water delivery while reducing runoff. 32 PEACHYTHEMAGAZINE.COM