Westside Craftsman

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Dr. W. Eugene Stern initially contacted us in January of 2009 to remove his backyard lawn. We were pleased to learn that Dr. Stern was referred to us by Ted Bosley, Director of The Gamble House. One of our favorite local inspirations, The Gamble house is a Pasadena architectural masterpiece of the American Arts and Crafts movement by Charles and Henry Greene.

Xeriscape Garden

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Salvador and Denise knew that the water shortages in Pasadena were going to increase their bills for 2009, so they contacted La Loma Development to assist with ripping out their old lawn, and installing a simple and low-mainten drought tolerant garden.

Contemporary Backyard in Mandeville Canyon

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We recently visited an ongoing project in Mandeville Canyon, which featured a custom made bamboo fence, and an assortment of drought tolerant natives, and mediterranean plantings, to tie together a long time backyard renovation. The resulting softscape, was an elegant yet softening solution to complement the strong lines of the contemporary design.

Environmental Charter High School

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La Loma Development has been working at a feverish pace since March on a much needed amphitheater, stage and seasonal stream at the Environmental Charter High School in Lawndale.

Hillside Terrace

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We were very excited to work in collaboration again with Mayita Dinos at a neighborhood project in Pasadena, we first met Mayita in our work at Arlington Gardens. La Loma built a stepped bench wall, radial fountain, and an overall cozy entertaining area with subtle night lighting.

LA Garden Show

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We were happy to be a part of the 2009 LA Garden Show: A Festival of Flavors, in partnership with John Lyons of The Woven Garden. The Edible Labyrinth was in a 30' x 30' ft space and featured a chicken coop, bee hive, fountain and sculpture. It was coined "The Most Instriguing Installation" by Sharon Cohoon, Sunset senior garden writer.

Los Robles

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Evelyn wanted to create an edible food forest in the backyard of her gorgeous craftsman home for her to enjoy with her family. She contacted us to transform her backyard into an exemplary edible backyard. Some of the varieties we planted were Fuyu Persimmon tree, Kadota Fig, Hass Avocado, Pomegranate, Passionflower, Lemon Verbena, Borage, Mustard, Endive, Globe Artichoke, Pineapple Mint, Chocolate Mint, Lime Mint, Cuban Oregano, Rhubarb, Pineapple Sage, Jubilee Blueberries and more!

Vincent

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This Monticello inspired front yard includes a mailbox made of recycled concrete, 5-tiers of terracing including steps and benches, and a unique plant list consisting of edibles, beneficial insect and hummingbird attractors, water-wise plants, and native species. We used espalier Fuji Apple trees, a French term that denotes a horizontal growth, for space efficient use of the wall behind the top level. Perennials are planted extensively as a smart gardening choice because they eliminate seed-starting, tilling, and weeding that comes from tilling.

Sierra Madre Charmer

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We completely transformed this turn of the Century Victorian with an artfully installed beautiful recycled brick herringbone pattern driveway, and a stylish backyard oasis.

Mediterranean Arbor

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We recently finished the installation of two arbors at a residence in Altadena. We look forward to the spring, when the Arbor will eventually be covered in Muscat, both an edible and wine-making grape vine.

The Californian

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We were pleasantly surprised to get a call from Christie Garrett, owner of the Californian a nursing home in Pasadena. She told us she wanted to remove the lawn in front of the building on Bellefontaine, which had marathon lawn for decades and install a native and Mediterranean drought-tolerant garden that would attract birds, butterflies other beneficial insects.