Written by Susan B. If you’re growing plants in containers, the most important consideration – other than the size of the pot, is the soil you use. And the quality […]
Written by Susan B. There is no denying the fact that our southern California climate is ideal for gardening – regardless of what you grow. Whether you’re an experienced vegetable […]
Written by Susan B. We devoted a recent post to talking about watering efficiently – without wasting water. We mentioned soaker hoses in that blog, but we didn’t discuss irrigation systems. And […]
Written by Susan B. Have you ever wondered why the landscaped areas and trees in your neighborhood are covered in a layer of shredded bark, compost, or organic mulch? It […]
Written by Susan B. Throughout the summer, we get to enjoy everything our yards and gardens offer us. Regardless of your experience, keeping up with everything you need to do, […]
Written by Susan B. You don’t have to be an experienced vegetable gardener to try your hand at growing tomatoes. Nothing rivals the taste of a vine-ripened home-grown tomato. We […]
Written by Susan B. Southern California residents are all too familiar with dry spells that have plagued our state. While we know that there are dry periods throughout the summer, […]
Written by Susan B. Our magnificent and mild Southern California climate blurs the lines between seasons. Naturally, it may not occur to us to think about plants that bring our […]
Written by Susan B. Sometimes we feel the need to talk about plants that add a lot of drama to our gardens, backyards, or overall landscape. And our temperate climate […]
Written by Susan B. Trees are a critical foundation component of every landscape design. And Southern California property owners are fortunate in that our ideal year-round climate allows us to […]