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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE FIRMS
If you know of local landscape architects who are familiar with green design, send info to: lbgreenguide@gmail.com
LANDSCAPE CONSULTANTS
Mike Letteriello
Native Plant/Xeriscape Consultant, Long Beach
letteriello@charter.net
562-439-6002 (home)
562-481-5216 (cell)
Mike is a highly experienced native-plant gardener and consultant with
close to 20 years experience. He has worked with Long Beach Schools to create
natural habitats that stimulate environmental learning. He also works
with residential customers, especially those do-it-yourselfers who
yearn to yank their water-guzzling landscaping and install a
water-thrifty native home landscape. Contact Mike for fees and
services.
LANDSCAPE DESIGNERS
Barbara Paul, Landscape Designer
"Creating sustainable landscapes"
Since 1999
(562) 439-6765
Blue Gecko Design
Kathleen Irvine - Designer/Certified Horticulturist
562-342-6146 - bus. phone
562-342-6147 - fax
bluegecko3@charter.net
www.bluegeckolandscape.com
Blue Gecko Design specializes in sustainable organic landscaping with an emphasis on drought tolerance and the use of native plants in a garden setting. Designed landscapes are animal, bird and people friendly.
LANDSCAPING
Need some progressive landscapers who practice earth-friendly techniques (organic fertilizers, lawn-alternatives, natural pest control, drought-tolerant plants, California natives, knowledge of composting and mulching, familiar with vermiculture, etc,)--and who also do not use gas-powered, fume-spewing leaf blowers and lawn mowers.
LAUGHTER CLUBS
Laughter Club/Long Beach Chapter
www.laughteryoga.org
World Laughter Tour
www.worldlaughtertour.com
Learn more about laughter clubs:
www.myhero.com
LAWN CARE
Any lawn care businesses using push/electric mowers, hand/electric edgers? Knowledge of low-water lawns? Grasscycling?
Send info to: lbgreenguide@gmail.com
LIBRARIES
Long Beach Public Library (LBPL)
This website is very comprehensive and offers information on locations of libraries, times and days of operation, and local events.
www.lbpl.org
LITTER-FREE LONG BEACH
See below for Litter Clean-up events:
City of Long Beach, Environmental Services Bureau
www.cms.longbeach.gov
Litter-Free Long Beach
Visit this City of Long Beach website to find out about ongoing, neighborhood clean-up activities.
www.litterfreelb.org
LONG BEACH, CITY OF
Homepage
www.longbeach.gov
Community Planning Program/Community Bulletins
Each region of Long Beach has a community planner who works with neighborhood organizations (homeowners' associations, business groups, local residents, community improvement groups).
www.longbeach.gov
Green Building page:
www.longbeach.gov
Neighborhood Organizations:
www.longbeach.gov
Neigborhood Services page:
www.longbeach.gov
Parks, Recreation & Marine page:
www.longbeach.gov
LUMBER
· Reclaimed lumber
· Sustainable lumber
Builders Green Source, Long Beach
Wholesale distributors of green/sustainable building materials:
2405 Mira Mar Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 508-4405
www.buildersgreensource.com
To learn about the Forest Stewardship Council and FSC-certified lumber,
visit this website:
www.fscus.org
Need listings of local retailers. Send info to: lbgreenguide@gmail.com