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Top Ten Reasons to Replace Your Lawn with Native Plants
In 2010, California signed the 20x2020 Water Conservation Plan. The goal is to achieve a 20 percent reduction in per capita urban water use statewide by 2020. In Los Altos & Los Altos Hills irrigation accounts for 50-70% of urban water use, with lawns being one of the thirstiest types of landscaping. Here is an inspiring list for change
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Fall Tours of Packard Foundation Headquarters
If you haven’t had a chance to see the new net zero energy, LEED Platinum Packard Foundation Headquarters at 343 Second Street, now is the time! The foundation is offering […]
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Drought-tolerant Landscaping at the Packard Foundation Building
By Charley Pow, Volunteer – GreenTown Los Altos Like many areas of California, our annual rainfall of 15 inches doesn’t meet our water needs. Half or more of our residential […]
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