Generous rains in December and early January made for early blooming hillsides and canyons. Already, hoary-leaf Ceanothus ( Ceanothus crassifolius) is showing its ivory-white colored flowers, soon to ...

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The old adage is that “if it blooms in the late summer or fall, you dig and divide it in late winter or very early spring.” ...

Apply a pre-emergent herbicide to prevent crabgrass and other weeds from appearing. Once the weather becomes warmer and grass ...

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There are many types of roses to choose from, including classic bush varieties, climbing roses, and ground-cover roses. Each type is suited for different situations, making it easy to find one that ...

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JANUARY can be full of hope and optimism about the year ahead in the garden. Nights are starting to draw out and on sunny days it can even feel like spring. However, we do sometimes have some of our ...

After weeks of relentless rain and widespread flooding, many homeowners are only just beginning to assess the damage. But beyond waterlogged lawns and muddy borders, another, less visible threat may ...

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