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Emily Green

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Emily Green is a science writer whose work has appeared in the UK Independent, Guardian, New Statesman, New York Times, Los Angeles Times and High Country News.

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The best way to avoid expensive landscaping mistakes is to draw first, dig later.
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The Delta, it turns out, isn't actually a delta, with islands that aren't strictly islands.
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There are four widely recommended lawn removal methods that sound like chapter headings from a murderer's handbook.
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New Pasadena 'xeriscape' opposite Eaton Canyon -- a showcase of California coastal native plants -- opts for Southern Nevada-style cactus and gravel. No shade, radiating heat, this 'garden' will exacerbate urban heat island effect.
Grass is cooling on hot days. Lawn's cheap to install either by roll or seed.
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