Nancy Lewis, Palo Alto garden designer california gardens with maximum beauty and function, minimum environmental impact Nancy Lewis, Palo Alto garden designer and artist also known as New Urban Gardens, is dedicated to creating beautiful California gardens inspired by our regional conditions and plant palette. Urban gardens—especially those in the suburbs—can serve to restore California's natural sense of place as well as produce food. There are many opportunities for planting natives to honor California's rich and fascinating natural heritage and for developing organic food gardens. the benefits of an ecology-based garden  a California garden designed for our soils and weather patternsa place to enhance your children’s ecological educationa water-wise garden and lower water billsorganic food gardening for your family's good healththe purpose of this site It's helpful to have an idea of all the things that must be considered when developing a fine garden design, and to find a good starting point for undertaking a project as large and important as organizing your outdoor living areas. This website is an ecological landscaping palette of resources: links to in-depth information from other websites, books and graphics, which pertain mainly to California. It includes ideas to consider before making any design plans, and general tips on how to prepare for working with a professional garden designer. With great pleasure I offer you this information so you can make informed decisions about how your garden will be created and managed. 
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