July 2024 – Master Gardener Association of San Diego County

Low Water Turf Alternatives for Our Climate

July 15, 2024Bermuda, Kurapia, Lawns, water wise, Zoysaigrass

By Vince McGrath, UCCE Master Gardener of San Diego County Several years ago, the mantra for San Diego homeowners was “Toss the Turf!” The reason was to stop wasting water that we did nothave on water-guzzling lawns. Water agencies were asking their customers to restrict water usage. The newer catch phrase was “Be water wise.”We […]

What to consider with palms in the landscape

July 14, 2024dicots, Insect Pests, monocots, Palm trees, Palm Weevil, Pests

Beloved symbol of Southern California lifestyle also needs a plan for care and maintenance By Susan Baird (This article originally appeared in the July 13 edition of the San Diego Union-Tribune) It is estimated that there are over 2,500 species of palms, yet only one is native to California — Washingtonia filifera, or the California fan […]