The Voice of East Bay Living

Do you want to landscape your garden? Do you need rocks or flagstone?  Check out American Soil and Stone in Richmond at 2121 San Joaquin near Central Ave. This fantastic resource specializes in high-quality soil products and natural stone from all over the world. They have an 8 acre site and will help you make your dreams come true!

Castoffs from a garden join beautiful blooms to become a gorgeous flower centerpiece.

  We are seeing a rise in the use of succulent plants, especially in California where everyone is being very conscious of the drought.  Succulents  are not a new plant.  From the early days of the Egyptian tombs, cave paintings, and fossils to the present day, they have long been considered as objects d"art.   Succulents are famous for their sturdiness.  They can survive in very arid desert climates as well as the cold Alpine regions of Europe where they adapted to the rocky soil and strong winds.    For more information go to the East Bay Nursery website .