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"They never talked to me about it." Homeowner fires back at HOA after trying to seek approval for simple landscaping change: ...
To calculate how much mulch you need, measure the length and width of your garden bed in feet, then multiply those numbers ...
Ahead, find easy landscaping ideas to make your outdoor space the envy of the neighborhood. Less lawn equals less work.
These drought-tolerant ground covers for sun and shade demand little care or watering. We've compiled a list of the best ...
I do my best to try and remember that not everyone knows as much as I do in the gardening/landscape world. Since my job is ...
A minimum depth of 12 inches is good for most herbs and shallow-rooted vegetables. For root crops like carrots or potatoes, ...
In an area with multiple raised beds, pyramid-shaped tuteurs add much-needed structure and height—and a dash of old-fashioned ...
Lavender is not native to Sonoma County but is well-suited to our climate, requiring little water and attracting bees. Deer ...
C onvenient, plant-friendly, and more accessible too, raised garden beds are a worthwhile investment for home gardeners. Put ...
The hot, dry days of summer are coming, but you can have vibrant foundation plants and ground covers without fighting against nature.
The ice storm and long periods of freezing temperatures in January made this a hard winter for some of the tropical plants in ...
Sonoma Botanical Garden’s new Winged Wonders exhibit features giant bamboo sculptures of native birds, some with portals so ...