Deep watering is the best way to water plants and is the practice of watering deeply and infrequently. Deep watering improves plant health and saves water by using it efficiently. Why do Gardeners Tend to Overwater? Gardeners may overwater their plants because they are afraid of under-watering them. And since many plants tolerate overwatering, this […]
Finish reading: WateringAnyone Can Grow a Green Thumb with Gardening 101 Gardening 101 guides teach the basics of soil prep, planting and watering. Here you will find the answers to questions like “Why didn’t my seeds sprout?” and “How often should I water?” Soil Preparation Soil is the foundation of your garden. Correctly preparing soil before you […]
Finish reading: Gardening 101A Beginners Guide to GardeningPersimmon (Diospyros kaki Linn) Persimmon means “fruit of the gods,” and fans of persimmons understand why! If you dislike persimmons, maybe you took a bite of the astringent type when it wasn’t ripe? I’ve done it with a ‘Hachiya.’. My mouth went completely dry and my tongue felt like sandpaper. The flavor and sensation lasted for hours. […]
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Daphne is an evergreen shrub with deliciously scented flowers. The fragrance lingers in the air in the garden, inviting you to get closer. The fragrant flowers may be light pink or white. Flowers bloom in late winter to early spring, depending upon your region. Plant leaves are either leathery, dark green and shiny, and one […]
Finish reading: Plant Profile: Daphne odora
These 7 tips are helpful ideas I’ve learned during my lifetime of gardening. There are many more I could have written but 7 is such a good number I decided to stick with it. Feel free to post your tips below! Tip #1 Everybody makes mistakes! All of the gardeners you know and admire (even […]
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The drought in California is well into its 3rd year. Many people have cut back on watering their landscapes and let their lawns die. Lawns are easy to replace, but landscape trees are not. Sprinkler water may be the only water landscape trees receive during summer. One of the symptoms of drought stress in trees […]
Finish reading: Summer Fall Color: Drought StressFall Color Trees
Redhumped caterpillars often appear in large numbers after a year with a mild winter. If you notice a tree with chewed or “skeletonized” leaves in late summer or fall, you might have this pest. Redhumped Caterpillar Identification Caterpillars are 1 1/2 inches long with a red hump behind the head. The body is yellow with […]
Finish reading: Redhumped Caterpillar PestBugs in Your Garden
Eriogonum is a versatile plant that works really well in drought tolerant gardens. It’s a California native plant with lots of personality. Eriogonums, also known as buckwheat* feature plants of various heights and spreads that work well in most landscapes. The flowers are splashy and prolific and last for a long time. Description of Plant […]
Finish reading: Buckwheat (Eriogonum)Plant Profiles
By definition, a weed is a plant in the wrong place. Weeds compete with garden plants for water, nutrients and even sunlight. Find out how to prevent and control weeds in your garden using organic or non-toxic methods. Weed Identification It’s important to know what kinds of weeds grow in your garden. Once you identify […]
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A terrarium is a world in or under glass. Did you know that humans can benefit from being near plants? According to Texas A&M University*, having plants indoors helps increase memory and task accuracy. They also found that plants provide a calming influence that reduces stress and tension levels. A terrarium is a nice way […]
Finish reading: TerrariumsSmall worlds under glass
Poinsettia care is easy! This lovely holiday plant is a joy to have around the house and comes in so… Read more…
These 7 tips are helpful ideas I've learned during my lifetime of gardening. There are many more I could have… Read more…
I had my first aloe experience many years ago when I spent the night at a friend's house. The next… Read more…
It's time for fall gardening! Fall doesn't officially start this year until September 22nd, but late summer is a great… Read more…
Houseplant Profile: Schefflera
Schefflera houseplant artwork by Alexandra Brodt. Schefflera are tree-like houseplants with green or variegated green and off-white leaves. This cheerful… Read more…
Venus flytrap. (photo: Holly Guenther) There are more than 600 types of carnivorous plants, but most infamous of all is… Read more…
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