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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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Artificial turf and drought-tolerant planting both end the lawn-watering era, but they differ sharply on heat, habitat, upkeep, and rebate eligibility.
6 min read
Open pergolas, solid patio covers, louvered roofs, shade sails and retractable canopies each handle South Bay conditions differently. Here is how to choose based on orientation, use, and climate.
7 min read
The Bay Area is not one climate. Fog on the Peninsula, heat in the South Bay, and afternoon wind through the gaps all change how a backyard should be designed.
7 min read