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Why are not adjacent disenfranchised homeowners being equally served as the City is providing for housing for those not being ...

These Yorkshire-grown plants provide an instant hedge offering privacy, security for your home or business premises.

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If your garden is starting to look a bit drab once summer is over, there's one easy-to-grow shrub you might want to plant for ...

Discover the best shrubs for shade to enhance your garden's beauty. Learn about top shade-loving plants and design tips for creating a stunning shaded garden.

Fall is for planting and the end of August is the start of the fall season in Western Washington as night temperatures cool and nurseries restock with a fresh supply of trees, shrubs and perennials.

When my Northern California town adopted Ordinance #1309 in 2019—strongly urging homeowners to clear shrubs, hedges and even herbs from the 5-foot zone around their houses to help prevent wildfires—I ...

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I cover home upgrades, DIY projects, hacks, how-tos, and plants. I’ve written about home decor and renovations for more than a decade since earning my degree in Magazine Journalism from Northwestern ...