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  • Sunflowers and the Uncanny Valley

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    Kristine
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    Sometimes, I feel I have to explain why there are “so many” sunflowers in my yard (when internally, my perception is that there is certainly more room for more sunflowers of all types).  Talking with my son, a newly minted landscape architect, a native plant master, and an all-around good guy, I mused over the…

  • Failures and Victories, Part 4: Fences

    Failures and Victories, Part 4: Fences

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    Kristine
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    I really hesitate to write some of these posts, because I don’t really like to advertise where my judgment has gone wrong. However, reflecting on what I’d do differently helps my future choices. Previous posts cover hardscape; beds, berms, and swales; and living mulch. Today’s pondering hits a little differently, however… fences are just challenging,…