All during the growing season, trees and shrubs rely on their leaves to feed them from the sunlight. During this time all kinds of activity occurs on those leaves. Insects and caterpillars munch on them, which in turn are munched …
The beauty of California… isn’t it why you’re here? It offers a variety of geography, from mountains to coasts, to deserts. And that diversity in geography manifests a diversity in the plants and animals that live here. That’s biodiversity. California …
To help native bees and other pollinators we can plant flowers for nectar they need for energy and pollen for protein and other nutrients they need for egg laying and feeding their young. But it’s equally important to provide habitat …
Many of the plants we buy from the nursery or garden center have been grown with a pesticide in them. This is to keep the plants free of pests during their growing and in the retail markets, so we can …
“Which flowers can I plant for the bees?” I hear it a lot. You really want to help save the bees. All the pollinators are in decline, and you can help in a significant way with a pollinator garden. You …
Many of us want to plant some flowers that will save the bees. Planting a few good flowers helps a few bees, but we can do so much more to help the bees and other pollinators. Bees aren’t the only …
Drought means less water for our landscapes and less water in the soil. And with the high heat events we’ve been having, any moisture in the soil or that’s applied to plants gets sucked out quickly. We’re in a “megadrought” …
In my two previous articles I described natural meadows and meadows you can make in your own landscape. Comprised of grasses and flowers, or even just flowers growing and reseeding with wild abandon, you can create a space that helps …
“A meadow is a field which has grass and flowers growing in it.” Collins Dictionary A meadow can be a low-maintenance, low-water area full of grasses and flowers to attract and provide for friendly wildlife like pollinators, birds, and toads. …
Grow Your Own Meadow Garden at Home When we think of meadows we think of grassy, open spaces, often with wildflowers. They play an important role in the environment. Creating meadows in home landscapes is becoming quite a trend, as …