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I planted this succulent dish garden about 3-months ago, in mid-February, and wanted to show you how it's growing in. You can see from the lead photo (and those below) that there is plenty of color, yet nothing is in flower. That's because some … [Read more]
Breaking down some of the best succulent plant choices to use in your garden or in a container, Agaves make the list. In fact, they are so fantastic, adding drama and sculptural interest that they jump to the must have part of the list. As … [Read more]
One of the quickest ways to get me up at night, is to hear the high piercing sound of a mosquito buzzing around my head. Frankly, I'm on red alert anytime I SEE hear or HEAR a mosquito. ZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzz... Do you know what I mean? It's … [Read more]
Most people I talk to get excited when they learn that a plant that they love will do well in their garden and climate. Usually this is a plant with amazing flowers. Amazing fragrance. Something that they can eat. There is not as much of a thrill … [Read more]
How to conserve water in my garden? is a question we've been hearing a lot lately in the Bay Area, and for good reason. We are in year four of a severe drought on the west coast. Will it rain next year? Or not? The good news is that there are plenty … [Read more]
Last week, we made some changes to an existing garden that created two new planting areas in a shaded walkway. The garden's current irrigation system had ample coverage, but was composed of all spray heads and no drip. The new planting beds needed a … [Read more]
Do you know Carex pansa? If you want to see a nice example of a natural lawn that requires less mowing and water, head over to Tilden Botanical Gardens in Berkeley, California, (photo left). It was there that I first knowingly stepped foot upon this … [Read more]
If you're wondering if there's a succulent potting mix soil recipe out there, I'm here to help you out. Now, one thing you know, is that succulent plants are very drought tolerant. They seem to survive with very little water. That's because they are … [Read more]
With a little annual maintenance to your container plants, you can avoid a lot of hassle and headache! The key is to stay ahead of the root growth of your plants. Check your potted plants regularly to make sure that their roots haven't outgrown … [Read more]
When you look at a gorgeous Magnolia tree during the growing season, the leaves are supposed to be green not yellow. So a Magnolia tree... yellowing leaves. What gives? I've found that much of the time the problem results from alkaline or "sweet" … [Read more]