Announcements

 

Joan Grabel designed the sustainable landscape for the Zenergy House Project in Studio City, California. "This High Performance Green Home is the first home that combines the Home Performance with Energy Star program with environmentally responsible design and construction to create a zero energy, healthy, whole house remodel." - opening April 2010

 

 
         
 

Asian Influenced Architecture and Design

Scheduled for Release April, 2010

Publisher: Schiffer Books
Joan Grabel landscape design is featured in upcoming book by E. Ashley Rooney.

 

 
         

Television & Radio

 

NBC Los Angeles

July 24, 2009

Joan Grabel is interviewed on NBC Los Angeles where she discusses how to deal with water restrictions during the drought in Los Angeles.

 

 
         
 

HGTV Special

2008 and 2009

Special: 25 Biggest Landscaping Mistakes
Joan Grabel is a featured designer in HGTV's
"25 Biggest Landscaping Mistakes".

   
         
 

HGTV 'Ground Rules!'

Aired January 5, 2004

Episode GDR-405
Art-Inspired Designs - Homeowners for this competition are not only gardening enthusiasts but also art lovers.

 

 
         
 

HGTV 'Ground Rules!'

Aired November 18, 2003

Episode GDR-310
Adcook vs. Tannous - Neighbors who are alma-mater
rivals face off for the best-looking garden on the block.

 

 
         
 

HGTV 'Landscaper's Challenge'

Aired 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005

Episode LSC-108
Joan Grabel - Selected Landscape Designer
A Backyard for Entertaining

 

 
         
 

KCAL 'Celebrity Justice'

August 2003

Joan Grabel - Guest Commentator

 

 
         
 

HOME WIZARDS with Cindy Dole

Jan 19, 2008

KRLA 870 AM Talk Radio - Joan Grabel - guest designer.

   
         

HGTV Online Articles

 

Design Budgeting 101: Outdoor Rooms

Feb 2010

Paint a pergola and other architectural elements a bright color. Add coordinating Spanish tile to one wall to bring everything together. Design by Joan Grabel.

 

 
         
 

Relaxing Budget-Wise Garden Retreats

2009 - 2010

A pergola and vigorous container plants create a cool spot to hang out on a hot summer day. Landscape designer Joan Grabel designed this comfortable and private outdoor room: room 1, room 2.

 

 
         
 

Outdoor Rooms: Ways to Splurge

Apr 2007

Joan Grabel loves a pergola over a patio, to define space and give an outdoor room a more intimate feeling.

 

 
         
 

Designs With Altitude

Sep 2006

Joan Grabel details construction options and weight considerations for building rooftop settings.

 

 
         

Garden Shows

 

Mar Vista Green Garden Tour

April 26, 2009

Joan Grabel eco designs at the Mar Vista Green Garden Tour, April 26th from 2 to 6pm (MarVistaGreenGardenShowcase.com).

 

 
         
 

Beverly Hills Garden and Design Showcase

Oct 25 - Nov 11, 2007

Best Garden Design Award - For Joan Grabel's exhibition garden, "Neo Verde" at the Historic Greystone Estate. Sponsored by the Style Network

 

 
         
 

LA Garden Show

May 5-6, 2007

Joan Grabel was invited to design a garden for The LA Garden Show at the Los Angeles Arboretum. Joan designed a "Contempary Spanish Courtyard" garden.

 

 
         
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