Enjoy the last flush of blooming roses along with the bounty of the fall harvest.
Founding Father and preeminent gardener Thomas Jefferson wrote in his later years: "I am still devoted to my garden, but 'tho an old man, I am…
Things are getting nutty around my garden. Literally. The squirrels have been doing a lot of nut planting, mostly black walnuts, and I’ve join…
Current research about urban trees and human health discovered that trees indeed "improve psychological and physiological functioning, boost a…
If you don’t have a fall or winter garden, prepare for spring planting.
Despite a few last very hot summer days, fall is rapidly approaching with shorter days and cooler nights. The cooler weather is perfect for wo…
If you are interested in expanding your gardening knowledge and sharing your horticultural passion with others, the Master Gardener program ma…
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Perhaps you have noticed the days are getting shorter? A sure sign that summer is winding down and fall is around the corner. I think of the g…
Fall planting begins this month but summer heat can persist, so you may need to wait until later in the month. September and October are great…
Spend a little time each day doing fall garden cleaning and lawn renovation. Next month is a busy month!
Mid-August signals the half way mark of our region's hot season and lawns and landscapes are in peak demand for water. Because most soils are…
Soak in the peace and quiet as late summer is winding down and days should cool soon.
Sycamore trees are a common site on the valley floor and in the foothills. These majestic deciduous trees easily grow to heights of 30 to 50 …
Take a stroll through your garden with a morning cup of coffee or tea.
Our globe is facing alarming issues surrounding the depletion of pollinator populations, and we gardeners need to direct our attention to this…
A houseplant is simply an outdoor plant brought inside. Light requirements vary for indoor plants but most of them will not tolerate direct su…
August can be a light work month in the garden, assuming you have repaired water leaks and kept the weeds, diseases, and pest insects to a man…
Catch up on the TLC for your houseplants. Fertilize house plants lightly, repot as necessary and replace soil.
We all should know by now the value and benefits of trees in our landscapes.
Relax. Beat the heat with a cool beverage while enjoying your garden from indoors. Here are a few tips to helping your garden and landscaping …
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Native plants have the ability to survive in the worst of times and thrive during the good times. They require less care, less water and can m…
We all enjoy having beautiful plants indoors and outdoors, but with our busy schedules; plants can be the last things on our mind. We buy the…
Be easy on yourself and on your garden this month. Do everything you can to conserve water. Enjoy the harvest of the summer garden.
Pre-dawn irrigation is preferable to reduce the amount of water lost to evaporation.
Remember friends, neighbors and shut-ins with extra produce and flowers from your garden.
The underlying cause for most lawn problems is soil compaction. Rain drops, foot traffic, and using equipment on the lawn are what lead to soi…
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