Cindy Poore

Since 1972, I have been designing , building and maintaining the scenery of people's lives all over Southern California. I love helping people live more comfortable lives through their landscapes and surrounding environment.

Baby tumbleweed farm here! El Nino is not done yet. Rain is on the way. Expect to see a LOT of weeds! If this isn’t for you, then weed preventer is in the cards. We apply it. Call us!

 

weedy planter

Hi All,  If any of you were considering applying for the Cash for Grass program, you should do so right away. The Mojave Water Agency sponsors the program through grants from the State. Their funds are running out for real this time.  You have until March 31st to apply for the program. Just one MONTH!

 

Contact your local water company and they will give you the info on how to apply.Jess Ranch property

Valves in ground2What is wrong with this picture? The photo shows something we find occasionally when we go out and do sprinkler work or landscaping for clients with existing irrigation systems. See the valves are very pretty. Tucked away in the ground in a box so you don’t have to look at them. Very professional looking, right?

These valves are anti-siphon valves. Anti-siphon valves allow water to only flow in one direction. For irrigation purposes, it prevents water from the system from being siphoned back into the household water supply line. Essentially, it stops unsafe water from entering a clean water supply such as the water that comes from your faucets or shower heads.

Anti-siphon is a type of Backflow preventer and is an essential part of any plumbing installation which is connected in any way to a potable water source. They are required by building codes everywhere.

The anti-siphon valves need to be installed 6 inches HIGHER than the highest sprinkler head or line. This photo shows a very dangerous situation! The only way this would be OK is if there is a separate Backflow preventer properly installed before these valves.

Barb K2 Clients want their home to be their little oasis away from the world where they can be themselves and just chill. We had fun doing a re-do for these clients. After not being satisfied with their just-landscaped front yard, we came on the scene and turned their yard into what they had envisioned from the beginning.We had so much fun doing this, getting creative and making new friends!