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By Sarah Friday 



For some people, an attrac- 

 tive yard is as essential to their 

 homes as furniture or carpet. 



So they dig and mulch and 

 plant the seeds they hope will 

 sprout into fertile, stabilizing 

 greens. 



But at the coast, heat, wind 

 and salt spray sometimes make 

 landscaping a lawn story. 



To make your job easier, 

 start planning now. February is 

 one of the best times of the 

 year to pull out your rake and 



