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Redoing a Landscape

May 14, 2023
by Melody Kendall The thought of redoing an existing landscape and/or designing an area in your landscape that is currently a blank slate can seem like an overwhelming task. It's all about planning and research coupled with breaking down the project into manageable steps.
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Sweet Mama squash
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Field Test Review of Winter Squash

May 8, 2023
by Donna Woodward It's hard to believe that zucchini and pumpkins belong to the same plant family, but both are part of the cucurbit, or gourd, family of vegetables.
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Creeping Red Thyme
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Lawn alternatives

April 24, 2023
by Melody Kendall Ongoing drought in California and world-wide climate change makes water conservation a very important topic. One of the ways to conserve water in your landscape is to reduce or remove your thirsty lawn and replace it with a more water friendly option.
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California Native Grass, another lawn replacement choice
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Blue Grama Grass and Creeping Red Fescue

April 17, 2023
by Melody Kendall One of the ways to conserve water in your landscape is to reduce or remove your thirsty lawn and replace it with a more water friendly option. Water reduction can be achieved by using native grasses and grass-like plants in place of turf.
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