Landscaping

Menlo Park garden showcased in Going Native Garden Tour on April 17

At this time of year, it's hard to walk by the Ringold house in Menlo Park and not be cheered — the front yard is ablaze

by Linda Hubbard
on April 12, 2011

Free classes on water efficient landscaping

The city of Menlo Park and the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA) are co-sponsoring three free classes on water efficient landscaping. Did

by Linda Hubbard
on March 3, 2011

Last look at flowering plum tree blossoms?

The many, local flowering plum trees have been ablaze in pink for the past few weeks. But the heavy rains - or snow! - predicted

by Linda Hubbard
on February 23, 2011

Do Menlo Park’s liquidambar trees know it’s almost February?

Drive down one of Menlo Park's streets  lined with liqudambar trees (Cotton, Ambar, Oak), and you may be in for a surprise. While the brilliant

by Linda Hubbard
on January 29, 2011

The pests of Menlo Park and Atherton

The marks in the grass are distinctive - scratched patches of sod pulled apart, the handiwork of raccoons scrounging for grubs and worms. This has

by Linda Hubbard
on January 17, 2011

Transformation of a home – the architect’s view

There are remodels and then there are transformations such as occurred at 740 Menlo Oaks Dr. in Menlo Park. It was a team effort among

by Linda Hubbard
on December 30, 2010

Spotted: Pretty holiday centerpieces at Ladera Garden Center

With the rain temporarily on hold, Mercedes and Juan - owners of the Ladera Gift and Garden Center - were able to put their great

by Linda Hubbard
on December 18, 2010

Free compost available on Saturday, Dec. 4th

Menlo Park residents can pick up free compost at Bedwell Bayfront Park on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Residents should bring

by Linda Hubbard
on December 3, 2010

2010 Environmental Quality Award winners announced

Menlo Park's Environment Quality Commission has announced its annual awards,  presented  to individuals, businesses and organizations that improve environmental quality within the city. The 2010

by Linda Hubbard
on November 24, 2010

In praise of one of Menlo’s magnificent heritage oaks

When we moved to Menlo Park in 1973, we wanted a house with something natural to look at besides a neighbor's back fence.  However, we

by Sue Swezey
on November 17, 2010