The Opportunity Called the California Water Shortage

2021-07-17T22:17:30-04:00By Ben Hale|Current Events, Drought Resistant Landscaping, Ecological Landscaping|

The California Water Shortage: A Case for Aesthetic Ecosystem and Ecological Design

A reservoir showing the effect of drought conditions in California

In recent news, there has been significant coverage of California’s struggle with its below average precipitation in the past several years. Yes, they call it a drought.

Governor Jerry Brown and California State Water Resources Control Board have come forward […]

What to Expect at Easy Living Yards

2020-04-29T17:46:54-04:00By Ben Hale|Current Events, Living with Purpose, Low Maintenance Landscaping|

I want to take a few moments to explain my intent with this site, as well as set some expectations for you.

I have created Easy Living Yards because I have perceived a need to connect two distinct practices within landscape design. The practices of conventional landscape design can be very detrimental to the surrounding environment. And although certain elements of sustainable design are being adapted into this conventional design practice, the adaptation is often to […]

Here’s to 30, and Here We Go!

2020-04-29T17:47:21-04:00By Ben Hale|Current Events, Living with Purpose|

How we can all work to make the world just one step better

So yeah, this is it. I’m 30 today.

This day marks a turning point for many 20-somethings, because they’re no longer 20-somethings. They’re now in the ‘old people’ category in the eyes of kids.

A Change…

This day marks a turning point for me as well. Today is the day I launch my website, Easy Living Yards.

The launching of Easy Living Yards marks a […]