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May 04, 2010

OUTDOOR LIVING AREAS IN LA JOLLA HOMES
Homeowners have re-discovered their yards in La Jolla. They spend money and time (some look at it as a form of therapy) planting flowers and herbs in their front, back and side yards. They fashion inviting areas for gathering with friends and family, and they put in ornamental elements that are visible from inside the house as well as enhancing the outdoor area.

As more La Jolla homeowners realize, the weather allows them to entertain, relax and enjoy their yards year around. More and more people are creating wonderful outdoor living areas with great weather-resistant outdoor furniture, barbeque areas with a refrigerator, fireplaces and music.

There are some homes with a barbecue area that looks more like a kitchen with a large eating bar. The outdoor furniture has completely changed the last few years to look more like beautiful family room furniture.

There is also an increasing move to low maintenance and low water-use plants that are indigenous to the geographical area.

The vegetable garden is once again becoming popular as a way of having the very freshest produce and months of fun watching all the vegetables grow. There are companies that design and build vegetable gardens in one afternoon.