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Solar in the City: What Marin Cities Charge for Solar Permits

FEATURED STORIES | FALL 2007

Marin's Environmental Heritage
Saving mountain and forest for "the health of the soul" is in Marin's DNA...  Read more

Kicking the Plastic Habit
Plastic bag legacy: Short-term use for eternal pollution...  Read more

Best Fuel of All
Food, naturally grown in Marin, is a healthy fit for earth-conscious living...  Read more

Powering McEvoy Ranch
California's largest organic olive oil producer embraces nature's breezes...  Read more

Native Tree Gardening

There's still time to plant natives. If trees are what you need, some tips:

Large natives: coast live oak, valley oak, coast redwood, madrone, and California bay.

Lower-growing trees: toyon, Pacific wax myrtle, redbud, and large ceanothus.

Good for wet areas and creek restoration: red and white alders, native willows.

Native trees use less water, so don't plant them near water-demanding varieties. Oaks, for example, expect five months of dry soil.

Note: While fall is the best time to plant, winter is a good time for pruning.