Tristam Bielecki

Garden Designer based in Los Angeles, California. Tristam specialises in planning drought tolerant and sustainable gardens with an emphasis on native plants.

Laurel Sumac

Nov 16, 2023 3 min read California Native Plants

One of my favorite yet criminally underrated California Native Plants.

Designing a Garden from Scratch - The Site Plan

Nov 9, 2023 8 min read Garden Design Process

The goal for any successful garden design is to have a scale drawing of the outdoor space you are planning. This is why having a scale drawing site plan is so important.

Designing a Garden From Scratch: The Concept Plan

Nov 2, 2023 6 min read Garden Design Process

After completing your analysis, it is time to explore concepts for your garden design. The best way to do this is by using bubble diagrams.

Edimental gardening is one of the top garden themes to watch out for in 2024. Edimental gardening is a recent trend in horticulture where plants are chosen for both their ornamental and edible qualities.

Designing a Garden from Scratch: The Site Analysis

Oct 19, 2023 7 min read Garden Design Process

Before you start designing your dream garden, you should spend some time to analyse your current site.