Marino Garden in Morro Bay: The Better Half, November, 2011
In April 2009, when Vince and Janet Marino moved to Morro Bay, just half of their lot was planted, with grass, palm trees, and one giant bird of paradise. The other half had been cleared by the previous owner, who had planned to build a second house there.
Written by Sharon Crawford, Photographed by Jayson Mellom
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Morro Bay: Petite and Picturesque, September 2011
Sylvia Sanchez says she was lucky to find a house within walking distance to the beach. Undeterred by the fact that the small cottage needed a lot of work, she did much of its renovation herself over a two-year span...
Written by Sharon Crawford, Photographed by David Middlecamp
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A Succulent Solution to Low Maintenance, November 2009
Busy with a boutique business and nostalgic for Arizona, Ann Reeves--with help from landscaper Gabriel Frank--created beautiful cacti beds that save water and effort...
Written by Sharon Crawford
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Obispo Beautiful Award, June 2009
We were honored to be given an award of distinction by The Obispo beautiful association for the outstanding succulent garden we created for Ann Reeves on Barranca Court...
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Garden Daydreams Come True, February 2009
This time of the year, even avid gardeners might daydream about a garden that is attractive year-round and needs only moderate maintenance...
Written by Sharon Crawford, Photographed by Lance Kinney
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A Succulent Garden Spot, January 2008
Bob and Joan Field knew when they moved into their Pismo Beach home that they wouldn't want to maintain the existing lawn forever...
Written by Sharon Crawford, Photographed by Lance Kinney
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