NATIVE. CALIFORNIAN.
Like his countryman before him, Theodore Payne, Ian Hughes is a passionate advocate for the use of native plants in the urban landscape.
(Front garden. Rainwater swale, salvaged concrete paving and a host of Californian flora)
(The same yard just a few years earlier)
Ian helped rebuild this house in Los Angeles as a model of energy efficiency.
The garden now thrives on a fraction of average water usage. A magnet for bees, birds and butterflies, it's also a source of pride and wonder.
Considering a positive change? Ian is available as a design consultant offering practical advice on replacing your lawn, planting for wildlife, grey water, rainwater harvesting, growing vegetables, making compost and much more.
(Backyard. Multiple raised vegetable beds and espaliered fruit trees)
(A steel-backed wood stack adds form and function to the garage wall)