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Your septic field works quietly underground, but what you plant above it can make or break how well it functions. Certain ...

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Perennial plants survive from one growing season to the next, regrowing from their roots each spring. Discover gorgeous, fast-growing perennials that provide quick color and texture for shade gardens.

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Transform your home’s first impression with five simple front yard upgrades — from stylish borders and layered greenery to ...

One lesson we have learned is that many species that are adapted to high heat and low water behave differently in our Central Valley than “they were supposed to.”  The best-known example of this is ...

The city’s rooftops, courtyards, and backyards are transforming into living ecosystems that reflect a more mindful, ...

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