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Johanna Silver

Contributing Writer, Via

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Berkeley-based Johanna Silver has authored several gardening books, and regularly writes for Martha Stewart Living, Better Homes & Gardens, and the San Francisco Chronicle.

Articles by Johanna Silver

A gardener puts mulch under evergreen juniper shrubs.

6 Reasons Your Garden Needs Mulch

Save time and grow healthier plants with this crucial step.

Drought-tolerant garden on the California coast.

6 Low-Cost, Sustainable Gardening Tips

Save money and the planet by making informed maintenance choices.

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