Minggu, 25 Mei 2014

How Water-wise and Life-friendly is Your Garden?

InCalifornia and throughout the U.S. Southwest the word is out: water isbecoming scarce and our gardens must adapt. We must take drought seriously; we must become water-wise.Butwater-wise is only half the picture.  Tobe productive and sustainable, our gardens must also become more life-friendly.  They must provide beauty, food and places toenjoy our outdoor...

Jumat, 16 Mei 2014

Designing Your New California Garden: 10. Walkways, Seating Areas and Other Hardscape

This month and next we discuss hardscape – thenon-living elements of the garden design. If you’re just joining the ‘DesigningYour New California Garden’ series, we suggest you start at thebeginning (July 2013 - http://mother-natures-backyard.blogspot.com/2013/07/designing-your-new-california-garden-1.html)and work forward.  The monthly activitieswill help you design an...