GARDEN SHOWPLACES VALLEY RESIDENTS TURN THEIR YARDS INTO WONDERLANDS.While some homeowners see their yards as little more than rectangular plots to house Bermuda grass Bermuda grass, perennial pasture, lawn, and hay grass (Cynodon dactylon) of the family Gramineae (grass family), native to Africa and Asia and now common in warm regions of both hemispheres. It is the standard pasture grass in the S United States. , others see a limitless space where water, wood and flowers can be mixed to create unique wonderlands. Many San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley Valley, southern California, U.S. Northwest of central Los Angeles, the valley is bounded by the San Gabriel, Santa Susana, and Santa Monica mountains and the Simi Hills. gardens, ponds and fountains _ whether hidden behind bamboo bamboo, plant of the family Gramineae (grass family), chiefly of warm or tropical regions, where it is sometimes an extremely important component of the vegetation. It is most abundant in the monsoon area of E Asia. screens in backyards or prominently displayed for the world to see _ are impressive sights to behold be·hold v. be·held , be·hold·ing, be·holds v.tr. 1. a. To perceive by the visual faculty; see: beheld a tiny figure in the distance. b. . When Rick and Janet Shaw of Woodland Hills had their pond and garden designed and installed about a year ago, they started out with 11 Japanese koi fish. ``They no sooner hit the water and they started spawning,'' Rick said. With the pond's natural crevices and iris providing a safe haven 1. Designated area(s) to which noncombatants of the United States Government's responsibility and commercial vehicles and materiel may be evacuated during a domestic or other valid emergency. 2. for fish eggs, today some 150 fish compete for space in the small pond. Complete story/ page 8 CAPTION(S): photo Photo: (color) Janet and Rick Shaw find any excuse to come out back now that there are a pond, waterfall and fish to enjoy. Rick Coca/Valley News |
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