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A working plant palette for Santa Clara Valley backyards: coast live oak, toyon, manzanita, sages, buckwheats, deergrass, and sedges that handle valley clay.
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Most backyard structures trigger a permit, but the rules differ by jurisdiction. Here is what typically requires approval — and what surprises homeowners.
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California's proposed Zone 0 rule creates a 5-foot ember-resistant buffer around homes. What the draft regulation contains and what it means for Bay Area yards.
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Los Gatos backyards present unique challenges: hillside terrain, protected trees, and fire-safety requirements. How to design a yard that works with the land.
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