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How-To
Using Rainwater Wisely in the Southwest
There are many ways to collect and reuse rainwater on your property to benefit both your garden and the environment. In the Southwest this is especially important. In this report,…
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How-To
Disease Alert: Sudden Oak Death on Rhododendrons
Did you buy a rhododendron this year? If so, read on! Over the last few years, increasing numbers of dead ash trees (Fraxinus spp., Zones 3–9) have become a common…
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Design
Two Unique Gardening Events in September
Two fabulous gardening events are happening in our region in September that I am excited to tell you about. They are both organized by the Greater Los Angeles District of…
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Design
Building the Perfect Fall Container
By late August, garden containers (and sometimes their gardeners) can look a little worse for wear. These containers may have been through a lot since springtime—the plants may have been…
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Design
Mediterranean Plants for the Mid-South
I often hear people say things like, “That plant prefers a Mediterranean climate.” A Mediterranean climate is often characterized by hot, dry summers and mild winters. It is additionally associated…
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Design
Tea Olive Shrubs for the Southeast
If magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora, Zones 7–9) and gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides, Zones 8–11) are the iconic plant perfumes of Southern summers, tea olive (Osmanthus spp. and cvs., Zones 6–11) breezes in…
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How-To
Essential Sedges for the Midwest
If ornamental grasses were the underutilized landscape plants to finally reach popularity after the year 2000, sedges are their shady sisters that have been deservedly recognized in the last decade.…
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How-To
Mistletoe in Our Desert Trees
Most of us associate mistletoe with the Christmas tradition, but contrary to the feeling of yuletide cheer it brings us, mistletoe is actually a parasite that steals nutrients and water…
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How-To
Keep an Eye Out for Allium Leafminer
Spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is getting a lot of attention as the latest big pest threat in the Mid-Atlantic, but it’s not the only new and serious problem to pop up…
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Design
Perennials That Thrive in the Low Desert
With the cooler winter evenings and scorching summers, the low desert can be a tricky region to plant. That's why it is helpful to call on your local pros to…