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 screens in backyards or prominently displayed for the world to see - are impressive sights to behold. Tressie Manor of Canoga Park said her lush backyard garden has acted as 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 birds, including an injured in·jure tr.v. in·jured, in·jur·ing, in·jures 1. To cause physical harm to; hurt. 2. To cause damage to; impair. 3. hawk she nursed back to health. The hawk hung around for five years. Generations of blue jays have shared the garden as well. ``They've had family after family after family,'' Manor said. Complete story / Page 8 CAPTION(S): photo Photo: (color) Tressie Manor, originally from Australia, stands in her garden, which sports a few plants and flowers from her homeland. Rick Coca/Valley News |
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