Landscaping

New trees added to existing “forest” at Menlo Park VA in honor of Veterans Day

In honor of Veterans Day, the VA Palo Alto Health Care System in partnership with Canopy, planted a 11 trees on the Menlo Park campus

by Linda Hubbard
on November 11, 2010

The gift of roses: Thanks to St. Raymond Church and the Ferrari brothers

There's a gift to Menlo Park residents hiding in plain sight on the corner of Santa Cruz Avenue and Arbor Road. Over 500 rose bushes

by Linda Hubbard
on October 22, 2010

Ernst Meissner: Patron saint of downtown Menlo Park beautification

Downtown Menlo Park is almost in Ernst Meissner's backyard. He and his wife Betty live just a few short blocks away. And for decades he's

by Linda Hubbard
on October 12, 2010

Spotted: Hey! You! Get off of my figs!

As lots of mid-Peninsula residents know, we have the perfect climate for growing fruits and vegetables. But the bane of backyard farmers is the fact

by Linda Hubbard
on September 5, 2010

Free workshop on lawn alternatives

Learn how to transform your traditional lawn into a beautiful water-efficient landscape at a workshop sponsored by the City of Menlo Park and the Bay

by Linda Hubbard
on August 26, 2010

How to toilet paper a house, Menlo style

When we were growing up in Menlo Park, TPing a house was much more about the trees than the house. The goal was to get

by Linda Hubbard
on July 27, 2010

Spotted: Old tire takes on feline features

With a dose of ingenious creativity and a nod to wise recycling, an old rubber tire is transformed into a cheery welcome sign sporting feline

by Linda Hubbard
on July 23, 2010

That’s “green,” not “cheap,” says Menlo’s Jim Greer

Jim Greer cites a parsimonious nature for his interest in a green lifestyle. "I hate to pay for things when I don't have to." Jim

by Chris Gulker
on July 15, 2010

Stop and enjoy the neighborhood at Bide a Wee

Bay Laurel Drive is a quiet, shady street that parallels San Francisquito Creek on the Menlo Park side. The short block between San Mateo and 

by Jym Clendenin
on May 3, 2010

Menlo Civic Center Monterey pine tagged for removal

Menlo Park may be a Tree City USA community but its canopy is aging, with many trees nearing what's considered a normal life span. Age

by Linda Hubbard
on April 20, 2010