An 11-Year-Old Angeleno Turns His Family’s Yard Into a Graywater Garden

Native California plants abound in this tiny oasis designed to maximize diversity.
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This story is part of our annual look at the state of American design. This year, we’re highlighting work that shines through an acrimonious moment—and makes the case for optimism.

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Gregory Han
Co-author of Poketo's Creative Spaces: People, Homes, and Studios to Inspire Find me at @DesignMilk /// @Wirecutter /// @dwellmagazine /// @dominomag