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Rabbit Proof Plants
Rabbits are real pests . The UC Davis site for Integrated Pest Management recommends exclusion, trapping and repellents, in that order. Since most people have tried all these methods, plants that are...
View ArticleAdding privacy screening with California native plants
Many of our smaller lots in San Diego need a screen for privacy. Sometimes its to give us space between us and the neighbors, other times its to offer something more attractive than the view beyond our...
View ArticleSucculents for Water Wise Landscaping San Diego
Succulents are great choices for our arid landscapes. Two great places to get succulents are Solana Succulents, Glorious Gardens and Plant Man. You might also consider investing in Debra Lee Baldwin’s...
View ArticleSan Diego California Friendly Landscape Classes Heading Your Way
It’s official! I’m a newly qualified Green Gardens Group (G3) trainer, as well as their San Diego Regional Coordinator and my first live classes start January 11th. I’m so excited to be teaching...
View ArticleCalifornia Friendly Landscape Training Classes in San Diego County
My first California Friendly Landscape Training class last Saturday in Chula Vista for Sweetwater went really well and we got some very nice reviews. I’m excited to do my next one on January 25th in...
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California Is Officially In A Drought: Is Desal An Answer?
California is officially in a drought state of emergency with the statement today from Governor Jerry Brown. For those people around the world and in this country who are experiencing this situation,...
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Lawn Be Gone and Garden Gurus
On Saturday, I took part in the very first G3 Green Gardens Group‘s Lawn Be Gone Hands On Workshop (HOW) funded by Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP). A group of 36 attendees transformed...
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Hardscape Materials
Hardscape Materials The non-living parts of a landscape such as walkways, patios and patio covers are considered hardscape, and they make up a key component of your landscape. Hardscape is the hard...
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Saving Water in your landscape with a California Friendly Garden
Learning how to save water in our gardens here in Southern California is vital. Water is a scarce and precious resource that all living things need yet we use 60% of our drinking water in our...
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Creating a Living Soil
Creating a Healthy Living Soil This is probably your number one priority, since your plants will do so much better once you have this in place. Your garden is a natural system, so it will create a...
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