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The ultimate guide to rain gardens and other natural drainage solutions
Water drainage in yards are a typical problem for many homeowners, particularly as storms get heavier and more intense.

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Jul 31, 20244 min read


Planting Plan no. 1: Sunny Perennial Border
With plenty of style, color, and visual interest, this is the perfect plan for a 30 sqft area in a sunny part of your yard.

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Jan 9, 20241 min read


Transforming Landscapes: Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Solutions by GreenBox Homes
The key to any successful landscape is maintenance, and yet current "mow and blow" techniques tend to create more problems than they solve.

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Jul 14, 20232 min read


Pineapple Guava: A Tropical Treat for Your Garden
Discover key facts about pineapple guava, including sun and water requirements, natural habitat, uses, and tips for harvesting.

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Jul 7, 20232 min read


10 square feet for the neighbors
This week, I decided to start the process of converting the small island of turf between the street and the outer edge of the sidewalk....
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Mar 5, 20233 min read


A shade garden begins
Transforming an overgrown 100 sq ft garden bed with roses and lilies into a beautiful shade garden.

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Sep 24, 20223 min read


The plan is in motion
One of my main projects for this Fall is to redesign and replant the side yard garden. I built SideYard 1.0 this Spring when I finally...
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Sep 17, 20224 min read


What is Old Crow Hill?
A: I don't know.
But, to set a baseline, at this point Old Crow Hill is not (yet) a real place. It is just a set of mildly connected ideas
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Sep 10, 20222 min read


The difference between a landscaper and grower.
We must do better by our landscaping professionals: it begins in our yards.

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Aug 24, 20222 min read


5 ways Productive Urban Landscapes address climate change
How can Productive Urban Landscapes address climate change? Here are 5 ways.

Tres the Wizard
Aug 15, 20223 min read
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