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Rid Your Oakland Garden of Unwanted Plants

Most Oakland gardens have a hodge-podge of perennials that have accumulated over the years. In the collection, there are likely a bad apple or two that can make a mess of the garden. The aggressive spreaders and self-growers can be more trouble than they’re worth. The sooner they are out of the garden, the better. Plants are usually beautiful in areas where they grow freely, but some don't play well with others. Things you may want to consider eliminating from your garden include: · Evening primrose · Gooseneck loosestrife · Grape leaf anemone · Lily-of-the-valley · Obedient plant · Perennial sunflowers · Plume poppy · Silver King artemisia Flower Arrangement A garden is more manageable if the garden and non-garden spaces are defined. Permanent edging such as stone, brick, metal, or plastic can be used. Edging is available in the garden supply section of our garden center in Oakland. Another...

Choosing a Paint Store in Oakland CA

No matter whether you are a do-it-yourself with a small project, or a new homeowner needing to paint the entire exterior of your home or garage, chances are you will need a good local paint store for both supplies and some expert advice. Locally Owned and Serving Oakland CA Look no further than the Grand Lake ACE Hardware store serving Oakland CA for everything that you need.  There is a reason they are called your friendly hardware store.  Not only friendly but extraordinarily knowledgeable.   Here you will find everything you need to complete all of your painted projects from a large assortment of latex and enamel paints, to both indoor and outdoor stains, paint suitable for brick or cement patios and so forth.  If you don't know what type of brush works best with the type of paint, they can show you.  If you decide you would rather use a paint or stain sprayer, they will show you which model will work best for your project. Experts...