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Redlands resident Paul Bechtel says he converted his Cajon Street front yard in the late 1980s to water-wise landscaping and after experimenting, he has a collection of aloes, agaves, matilija poppies, evening primrose and freeway daisies that bloom at different times of the year.

The autumnal equinox occurred Tuesday, indicating a transition to a slower yet still productive and abundant time of year. We are midway between the bright, full-tilt expansive energy of summer growth and the near standstill dormancy of winter.

“Form follows function” is our guiding principle. “Less is more” is equally important. So is “paint with the big brush first.”

Those are well-known design cliches that help us decide what to do (and not to do) in landscaping. We believe that, if you focus on practical, common-sense solutions, beauty will fall into place almost automatically.

The drive to keep up with the Joneses is a time-honored tradition, but chances are, the Joneses have a better yard than you do. Quality landscaping adds a lot of appeal to any home environment, but many people overlook this important feature when they are looking at home improvement projects. Read this article to see what you can do for your landscape.

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