Garden Blog

Experts tell us that a great way to retain moisture from both rainfall and irrigation is to add a 2-3″ layer of organic mulch.  New... Read More →

A landscape water budget is an estimate of how much water is needed to maintain a healthy landscape based on: climate, landscape area and plant type.... Read More →

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 →