Garden And Landscape Design

Water Supply Security (WSS): Article

Árboles Urbanos y su Papel en la Gestión de Aguas Pluviales

June 4, 2025

By Erik C Porse, Esther N Lofton

Las copas de los árboles urbanos (UTC), es decir, las capas de hojas, ramas y tallos que cubren el suelo en las ciudades, son herramientas esenciales para gestionar las aguas pluviales, en particular en zonas urbanas densas como las del sur de California. En paisajes dominados por superficies…

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A row of large plastic barrels holding graywater for an irrigation system.

Over the Fence (Alameda County): Article

Gardening with Graywater: A Sustainable Approach to Water Conservation

June 2, 2025

By Jim Farr

Gardening with graywater is a smart, sustainable way to conserve water, cut costs, and nourish plants—learn safe, effective tips in this practical guide.

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Watering

Want to save water? Learn about watering of vegetables,trees and more. Here is information on gardening with graywater and using recycled water .

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Tree care

Want to know about selecting street trees or fruit trees? Are your trees dying? Here is information on care, selection and pests and diseases of trees in Alameda County.

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Sustainable Gardening

Information on sustainable gardening topics - saving water, irrigation help, wildlife habitat, soil health and cover crops, helping the good insects.

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Tree and plant selection and garden design

Want to learn about color design in gardens, how to select plants for your garden? Here is information how to pick out fruit trees, street trees, landscape plants and more.

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Native Plants

Learn about California natives, their plant communities and how to plant and care for natives.

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Fruit Trees

Learn how to select and care for fruit trees. Learn about management of diseases and proper watering and fertilization.

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Winter Gardening in Alameda County

Learn about winter gardening and maintenance. Improve soil through cover crops. Planning your winter vegetable garden. Landscape by planting California natives. Learn about winter care for your citrus.

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Fall Gardening in Alameda County

Learn about fall tasks to improve soil health (cover crops), to deal with yellowing leaves, to plan your winter vegetable garden, to select and plant California natives.

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