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Drought Tolerant Plant Selection

25 California native and adapted plants for luxury landscapes including coast live oak, manzanita orbs, and deer grass. Water requirements, mature sizes, and designer combinations for Pasadena climates.

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25 California native and adapted plants for luxury landscapes including coast live oak, manzanita orbs, and deer grass. Water requirements, mature sizes, and designer combinations for Pasadena climates.

Smart Irrigation Controller Setup

WiFi drip zone programming, rain sensor integration, and leak detection for 90% water savings. Compatible systems (Rachio, Hunter) with native plant schedules for Southern California estates.

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WiFi drip zone programming, rain sensor integration, and leak detection for 90% water savings. Compatible systems (Rachio, Hunter) with native plant schedules for Southern California estates.

Greywater System Installation

Legal requirements, filtration specs, and landscape integration for laundry-to-irrigation systems. Mulch basin sizing and plant compatibility charts for luxury drought-tolerant gardens.

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Legal requirements, filtration specs, and landscape integration for laundry-to-irrigation systems. Mulch basin sizing and plant compatibility charts for luxury drought-tolerant gardens.

Winterization Checklist

Step-by-step pool, spa, irrigation, and fire feature shutdown procedures. Freeze protection methods and warranty preservation for seasonal Pasadena properties.

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Step-by-step pool, spa, irrigation, and fire feature shutdown procedures. Freeze protection methods and warranty preservation for seasonal Pasadena properties.

Native Tree Planting Specifications

24" box tree installation details, staking methods, and mulch basin sizing. Species selection matrix for coast live oak, mature olives, and liquidambar.

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24" box tree installation details, staking methods, and mulch basin sizing. Species selection matrix for coast live oak, mature olives, and liquidambar.

Vertical Garden Installation

Living wall module assembly, irrigation spike placement, and plant selection for north-facing walls. Maintenance schedule for self-watering moss/succulent systems.

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Living wall module assembly, irrigation spike placement, and plant selection for north-facing walls. Maintenance schedule for self-watering moss/succulent systems.

Beverage Center Capacity Planning

24" wine captain (46 bottles), 24" kegerator (2 half-barrels), 15" ice maker (100lbs/day). Glassware storage, crushed ice makers, and soda stream integration for seamless bar service.

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24" wine captain (46 bottles), 24" kegerator (2 half-barrels), 15" ice maker (100lbs/day). Glassware storage, crushed ice makers, and soda stream integration for seamless bar service.

Refrigeration Load Calculations

24" undercounter (5.2 cu ft), 30" column fridge (17 cu ft), beverage center (100 can capacity). Ambient temp derating, ventilation requirements, panel-ready integration specs.

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24" undercounter (5.2 cu ft), 30" column fridge (17 cu ft), beverage center (100 can capacity). Ambient temp derating, ventilation requirements, panel-ready integration specs.

Rotisserie Capacity Planning

50lb capacity minimum (Lynx 48"), 8-spit rotation, infrared rear burner boosting, counterweighted fork systems. Poultry, prime rib, whole pig roasting specifications.

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50lb capacity minimum (Lynx 48"), 8-spit rotation, infrared rear burner boosting, counterweighted fork systems. Poultry, prime rib, whole pig roasting specifications.

Entertaining Capacity Planning

12 linear ft bar seating (2ft/person), 4ft aisles, 20 sq ft/guest total area. Grill capacity (24 burgers), refrigeration (200 cans), glassware storage calculations.

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12 linear ft bar seating (2ft/person), 4ft aisles, 20 sq ft/guest total area. Grill capacity (24 burgers), refrigeration (200 cans), glassware storage calculations.

Plant Integration Tips

Moisture-loving ferns/hostas at base; aquatic iris in basins. Avoid root blockage with gravel barriers.

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Moisture-loving ferns/hostas at base; aquatic iris in basins. Avoid root blockage with gravel barriers.

Wildlife-Friendly Fountains

Sloped pebble edges (bird/butterfly access); solar bubblers. Native plants attract pollinators without chemicals.

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Sloped pebble edges (bird/butterfly access); solar bubblers. Native plants attract pollinators without chemicals.

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