Drip isn’t always more efficient
Proper scheduling and maintenance are musts to help drip irrigation use less water — not more. The ongoing drought has been rough on many landscapes. And while some in-ground sprinkler […]
Have Patience with Your Palms
There’s no magic potion to increase survival of frost-intolerant, heat-loving plants. Instead, be patient and know how to recognize signs of survival. Several weeks ago I recommended patience and leaving […]
Fa la la flora
In the garden, winter can be overlooked because most plants are dormant. But there are a few plants that will add cheer to an otherwise sleepy landscape. Most plants are […]
The Busy Black Thumb: Landscaping for the Non-Gardener
First tip: native plants are the non-gardener’s dream come true. Have you ever tried to grow plants, but constantly kill them? Or maybe you love the idea of plants, but […]
How to Plant Tomatoes & Peppers in Containers
Your tomatoes and peppers will thrive in containers when planted correctly. Keep the containers anywhere outdoors that receives sufficient sunlight so you can enjoy fresh garden vegetables even in a […]
Pruning Is Spring Cleaning for Your Perennials
When done correctly, pruning in springtime increases foliage, flowers and pollinators. Shortly, our flowering perennials such as salvia, penstemon, lantana, and esperanza will awaken from their winter slumber. Much like […]
Happy Blues for the Garden
Create a calm, soothing outdoor environment by incorporating blue hues into your lush green landscape. Classic blue was the Pantone color of 2020, but I never got a chance to […]
Be A Dear and Don’t Munch Here
So-called deer-resistant plants often aren’t. But here’s how to keep your landscape from becoming the new trendy eatery for dinner-seeking does, bucks and fawns. To a famished whitetail, a perfectly […]
Selecting and Planting Shade Trees
When you live in a climate like we do shade trees are an important part of the landscape. Temperatures of 100 degrees plus are difficult to tolerate in the shade […]
Hello Fall, Goodbye High Water Bill
Now is the perfect time to make a change and replace your water-guzzling grass with a more resilient WaterSaver yard! You made it through another hot, dry summer and your […]
