Landscaping

Laura Hawkins breathes new life into her backyard garden using recycled plants

The two large hedges in Laura Hawkins' backyard had been a source of annoyance for some time. "They made both the yard and the house

by Linda Hubbard
on January 16, 2014

Juan and Mercedes Navarro offer a mix of garden and gifts at their Ladera Country Shopper nursery

Editor’s note: From now through Christmas, we’ll be checking in at various local merchants, with an eye to shopping locally.  Is it possible that Mercedes

by Linda Hubbard
on December 18, 2013

Three free water-efficient landscaping classes this Fall in Menlo Park

This fall, the City of Menlo Park will be hosting three, free water-efficient landscaping classes in Menlo Park. Did you know that lawns and gardens

by Contributed Content
on September 16, 2013

Rebates available for Menlo Park Municipal Water District customers

Do your water bills increase during warmer weather? Since landscaping can require more water during summer, take advantage of conservation programs to reduce water use. The

by Linda Hubbard
on July 29, 2013

Master gardener Nancy Grove showcases her Atherton suburban farm on Educational Garden Tour

Editor's note: The 2013 Educational Garden Tour, which showcases the work of local master gardeners, takes place this Saturday, June 22. Tickets can be purchased online

by Nancy Grove
on June 21, 2013

Celebrate the best of the West at Sunset in Menlo Park this weekend

Where once there were work spaces and a loading deck at Sunset's 85 Willow Road building in Menlo Park is now a house. Well, almost a house. For

by Linda Hubbard
on May 31, 2013

Talking hellebores with landscape architect Susan Ogle

Growing up in Palo Alto, landscape architect Susan Ogle often visited her grandparents, who lived in Los Altos Hills. They gardened, and she remembers, in particular, their

by Linda Hubbard
on April 5, 2013

Free class on water-efficient landscaping scheduled for March 9

A free water-efficient landscaping class, Replacing Lawns with Low-Water Use Plants, will be held on Saturday, March 9 from 9:00 am to noon in Menlo

by Contributed Content
on March 6, 2013

Learn how to grow drought-tolerant edible herbs on Oct. 6

A free water-efficient landscaping class titled “Growing Drought-Tolerant Edible Herbs” will be held on October 6th. At this workshop, attendees will learn how to grow their own

by Contributed Content
on October 4, 2012

Spotted: Heritage oak tree slated for removal

We feared the worse when earlier this summer a massive branch broke off from one of west Menlo Park's most magnificent and largest heritage oak

by Linda Hubbard
on August 30, 2012