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  What to Plant Under Oak Trees

What to Plant Under Oak Trees

Many people have concerns about planting around oak trees [...]

By Julie Orr|2024-04-29T22:16:10+00:00February 28, 2011|Backyard Ideas, California Native Plants, Front Yard Ideas, Low Maintenance, Water Saving Tips|11 Comments

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  Shopping for Planters and Fountains

Shopping for Planters and Fountains

When I am shopping for plant containers and pre-fab [...]

By Julie Orr|2024-04-29T16:56:23+00:00February 20, 2011|Backyard Ideas, Front Yard Ideas|0 Comments

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  Mountain View PBM Masonry Showroom

Mountain View PBM Masonry Showroom

Peninsula Building Materials has a vast selection of masonry [...]

By Julie Orr|2025-02-05T05:11:12+00:00February 17, 2011|Backyard Ideas, Front Yard Ideas|0 Comments

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  Pretty Pervious Concrete

Pretty Pervious Concrete

Yes, you guessed it! It’s pretty, it’s pervious and [...]

By Julie Orr|2024-04-30T21:38:11+00:00February 3, 2011|Front Yard Ideas|2 Comments

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  Which Worms Are Best For Composting?

Which Worms Are Best For Composting?

Test Your Worm IQ! Written by guest Author Jerry [...]

By Julie Orr|2023-11-07T20:22:43+00:00January 24, 2011|Sustainability, Vermicomposting|23 Comments

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  The Advantages of Going Native in Your Garden

The Advantages of Going Native in Your Garden

Are you considering going native? Did you know that [...]

By Julie Orr|2024-04-29T17:16:00+00:00January 17, 2011|Backyard Ideas, California Native Plants, Front Yard Ideas, Low Maintenance, Water Saving Tips|2 Comments

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  Outdoor Patio Ideas

Outdoor Patio Ideas

Choosing the right patio surface for your project can [...]

By Julie Orr|2024-04-29T17:45:53+00:00December 28, 2010|Backyard Ideas, Homeowner Tips|9 Comments

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  Waste-Free Gift Ideas for a Green Holiday

Waste-Free Gift Ideas for a Green Holiday

Buy an electronic book (available on digital formats or [...]

By Julie Orr|2024-04-29T18:19:49+00:00December 17, 2010|Sustainability|0 Comments

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  Interior Designer Spotlight

Interior Designer Spotlight

Meet Patrice Greene of DzignIt in Cupertino As an [...]

By Julie Orr|2024-04-29T18:20:45+00:00December 17, 2010|Homeowner Tips|0 Comments

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  Hiring Designers, Contractors and Gardeners

Hiring Designers, Contractors and Gardeners

When you are ready to take on a landscape [...]

By Julie Orr|2024-04-29T18:27:51+00:00December 8, 2010|Homeowner Tips|0 Comments

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