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Provence has quietly become one of the most sought-after garden influences, and it's not difficult to see why. From weathered stone and gravel underfoot to olive trees, soft planting, and shaded terraces, the look feels relaxed, timeless and transporting – even in a small space. The good news is it's surprisingly easy to transform your backyard, courtyard or city terrace.

How To Create A Patio Space That Feels Like Provence, Even In A Small Yard From plants and pots to materials and palettes – designers share how to capture the South of France in a city yard

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Working With California’s New ‘Zone Zero’ Home Fire Safety Perimeter | UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County May 14, 2026By Susan Pransky Print Zone zero regulations are intended to reduce the impact of wildfires on business and residential structures. Credit: Dave Hoefler, UnsplashThis article originally appeared in the May 9, 2026 edition of the San Diego Union-Trubune.Did you know that an exceptionally....

Why Is Every Kitchen Green Now? Stainless steel boxes be gone. From sage to avocado, it seems like every kitchen is going green.

The modern movement of "unflipping" shows that people are even willing to invest in bringing more of these original characteristics back into their homes.

Forget Flipping—Our New Favorite Renovation Trend Is All About Bringing Back Character 'Unflipping' is the process of adding original characteristics back to a home that has been majorly renovated. Here are tips on how to do it, straight from the Southerners who coined the term.

Once relegated to drapery tiebacks and throw pillows, tassels are officially breaking free.

Jeremiah Brent’s Favorite Design Detail Is Everywhere Here's how the pros are using it.

Coola founder Chris Birchby and his wife Adrienne give a peek into their vibrant two-story full of natural materials and art

The Sustainable Solana Beach Oasis Coola's Founder Calls Home Inside the Coola founder’s Solana Beach home—a tropical, art-filled retreat designed with natural materials and an eco-conscious style.

A nearly $26 million makeover of The Fish Market along the Embarcadero on North Harbor Drive could be on the horizon.

According to a press release from the Port of San Diego, Brigantine Restaurants, which has operated restaurants around San Diego County since 1969, has proposed a $25.5 million investment to redevelop and modernize the site. The plan would keep the signature Fish Market while adding new dining options, including a second-story steak house and banquet facilities.

Polyhaus’s models use timber panels that snap together like a puzzle, eliminating air gaps and forming a geometric shell to reduce burn risk.

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