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Winter tasks
People often ask if there’s anything to do in the garden and landscape during the winter months. Actually, there’s so much to do, we easily fall behind because of the rains that prevent the work from getting done. Here’s some … Continue reading
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Some autumn favorites
The colors of autumn are particularly amazing right now. Below are some of my favorite trees for their autumn color, some of which continue into the winter with a change of bark color and a couple even fill their bare … Continue reading
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Tips for late autumn
November is the time we generally stop planting, turn off irrigation systems, amend with compost, spread mulch and begin the more serious pruning we’re not able to do during the growing season. A good layer of mulch and compost help … Continue reading
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How will we use the space?
How will you use the space is the single most important question in planning a new landscape. It’s the first question we put on the table in the design phase and we come back to it throughout the process. Here’s … Continue reading
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What time of the day should you water the garden?
Whether you have a drip system on plants, sprinklers on a lawn or are hand-watering, a good question to answer is what time of the day to water and why? It’s usually best to water in the early morning (between … Continue reading
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Will deer be visiting your landscape?
Don’t underestimate the damage that deer can do in the landscape. They are a major concern in many areas here in the East Bay. They will destroy a new landscape in a matter of days if the right plants aren’t … Continue reading
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Time to pick fruit
Trees are filling up with fruit right now. Two things important to think about is how to get the best tasting and sized fruit and how to get up there and pick them before the squirrels get to them or … Continue reading
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