The California Garden: East meets West Valley in Canoga Park

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( Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times )

Pavan Bhatia of Canoga Park started with a backyard that was uninspired: little landscaping, loads of concrete. The goal was to create a poolside refuge a retreat from the hustle and bustle, she says in a style that reflected her Indian roots.

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