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We want to extend a special "thank you" to all of the homeowners who have invited us into their inspiring exterior spaces over the last 10 years. We always left better than when we arrived after a "staycation" in your exquisite yards. It has been a great honor to share your gathering places with our readers.
The saying goes that "life is for the living." While that may be true, the phrase could be improved with a few additions. Our motto: "Life is for the living, and outdoor living is the best kind of life!" Does your life need an upgrade?
Save water and your sense of style with these smart tips.
If cooling costs have you hot under the collar, read on. It turns out that the old adage, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," can also be applied to preventative care on your home comfort system. Plus, it's never been cheaper to maintain your own pool and spa.
Warmer weather means outdoor living in the SCV. Here are our favorite ways to get the most out of your yard!
The top 2015 outdoor trends will have you planting ornamental edibles and fruit trees.
During a drought, especially the severe drought we're experiencing now, it's tempting to focus on "can'ts" and "don'ts."
What to do when your backyard needs to become your favorite escape.
Did you know that mandatory water conservation measures are currently in effect?
How do you tip the scale from "good" to "great" when it comes to your outdoor living space? Realize that, when it comes to exterior home improvement, there's no time like the present.
Turf grass is typically the highest water-using plant in our landscapes. If you reduce the amount of turf, you can reduce the amount of water your landscape requires. Even if you replace the lawn with other plants, the amount of water needed where the grass used to be will be much less.
Confused about your community's new water-rationing rules? Click here for the 411.
With a few smart improvements, you'll be enjoying your outdoor living space year-round.
What's your first inclination when you see a brown spot on your lawn?
Drought-ready plants are more than water-savvy; they're beautiful, too!
Since water efficiency has become an essential practice in all regions of California, people are upgrading their spray irrigation by converting them to more efficient systems.
We love! The online site let's you not only organize and store all the great goodies you find online, but view (And save!) all the brilliant discoveries(Called "pins.") that other users post to their account.
We've snagged oh-so-clever design ideas, decor inspiration and so much more from Pinterest and we post our favorites, too. Follow our pins by searching "Inside SCV Magazine" the next time you're on a Pinterest.com binge. Everything you find in this spread will be easily sortable and savable in our "Home" board. Here's a preview of our upcoming featured selections (and our guesses as to the reactions!). Log on for more!
We've snagged oh-so-clever design ideas, decor inspiration and so much more from Pinterest and we post our favorites, too. Follow our pins by searching "Inside SCV Magazine" the next time you're on a Pinterest.com binge. Everything you find in this spread will be easily sortable and savable in our "Home" board. Here's a preview of our upcoming featured selections (and our guesses as to the reactions!). Log on for more!
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