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Colwynn Garden Design is an independent publication launched in May 2022. We cover topics related to Garden Design with a focus on sustainable landscaping.

This blog is mostly written by me, Chris Bell.

I am a Garden Designer in Los Angeles and founder of Colwynn Design, a garden design service that specializes in Drought Tolerant Design. During recent years our clients spent more time at home and have a new-found enthusiasm for improving their gardens themselves. We now only provide consultations to homeowners.

If this resonates with you, or you already had an interest in garden design, this is the blog for you!

An illustrative planting plan for use by homeowners in California Hot Inland Valley Regions
A sample planting plan for Hot Inland Valley Regions

Colwynn Design can only provide design services to a limited number of homeowners. We are passing on our knowledge to all other keen gardeners that want to spruce up their landscaping using low-maintenance techniques, or simply to learn more.

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