California Gardener’s February Checklist Celebrate 5 California classics: plants that defy winter with bright flowers, luscious fragrance and, for some, delicious taste By: Bill Marken Somehow February more than any other month reflects just how distinctive California’s gardening blessings are. We have so much to admire and to plant. Consider the five below California classics… more
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Why Fall is the Best Time for Planting?
Spring is overrated for planting perennials, shrubs and trees. Starting plants in autumn has advantages for both garden and gardener. Fall is the best time to garden, and it’s about time we realized this. Not only is cooler weather easier on new plants and tired bones, but planting in a spent garden with rain on the… more
Firewise Landscaping Can Keep your Home and Property Safe
Fire-Wise Landscapes Can Help Keep Your Home and Property Safe Choose fire-resistant plants and materials and create defensible areas using these design strategies Firescaping incorporates the design of the landscape and property surrounding a home to lessen its susceptibility to fire. This can be achieved through a well-thought-out landscape design plan that specifies less combustible… more
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To-Dos: Your May Home Checklist
With Memorial Day coming up this month, there is plenty of incentive to get those outdoor spaces ready for entertaining. From scheduling house painting to organizing your outdoor cooking tools, tick these 13 items off your to-do list so you can get to the good stuff: hanging out around the grill, kicking back… more