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7 Principles of Drought Tolerant Landscapes Planning Hydrozoning Efficient Irrigation Practical Turf Areas Soil Improvement Mulching Maintenance and Management Please find below an informative presentation... Read More →

With the current drought we need to optimize landscape water use. With some minor changes and a water budget you can be on your way... Read More →

The State Water Resources Board has indicated its intention to add to the emergency drought regulations enacted in 2014 to combat the current drought we... Read More →

As a fourth year of drought looms ahead for California, managing our landscapes and gardens with less water is now the new normal. Many of... Read More →

Nothing heralds the gardening season more than the appearance of butterflies visiting flowers.  The color of their wings rival and sometimes surpass the flowers themselves. ... Read More →

Few plants rate as high for instant “pop” or curb appeal than Berberis thunbergii ‘Aurea’ or Golden Japanese Barberry.  This deciduous small shrub from Japan... Read More →