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Troubleshooting Irrigation Systems

Irrigation systems are the most convenient and eco-friendly way to ensure your yard is getting exactly the right amount of water, even while you’re away. In most cases, these systems are set up to give your plants a healthy amount of water on a regular schedule, which is much [...]

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5 Easy Recipes for Garden-Fresh Salsa

Spice up your weeknight family meals with salsas made with fresh garden veggies! We’ve rounded up five delicious, flavor-packed recipes to suit everyone’s tastes and heat tolerance. Best of all, each of these recipes either requires no heat, or [...]

How to Care for Patio Tree Roses

Roses may be the most famous flowers in the world, but many rose-lovers shy away from growing them thanks to their diva-like reputation. Luckily, patio tree roses pack all the same blooming beauty into an easy-care package. Better yet, [...]

Beautiful patio with black table hydrangeas sitting on top and scented perennials growing and blooming all around

Sensational Spaces: Patio Design to Engage the Senses

Think of your best vacation ever; what made it so exciting? When we travel, we immerse ourselves in an experience for all of our senses. The new sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures take us out of our routine and leave us feeling invigorated. While travelling may not be in [...]

Victory Gardening for the Modern Family

The victory garden trend is hot right now, but these aren’t your grandmother’s gardens! These days, victory gardens—a term for the war-era gardens that once helped families top up their rations—have been updated and upgraded for today’s gardener. Especially here in Silicon Valley, people [...]