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.