By Michael Harrelson (This article originally appeared in California Garden, September/October 2019) For showy summertime excitement in your garden, consider planting Peruvian Daffodil (Hymenocallis latifolia) bulbs. These amaryllis relatives are native to South America, common in the Florida wetlands, and have adapted easily to our San Diego growing environment. Known also as Spider […]
By Candice Lenney Question: What can I do about invasive tree roots? Answer: A serious situation like this requires the expertise of a certified arborist. Why a certified arborist and not just a tree trimmer? A certified arborist is someone who is educated in all areas of arboriculture and has more scientific knowledge about […]
By Cindy Bruecks Question: Is watering my mature tree with three drip emitters three times a week for 15 minutes too much? It has some yellowing and withered leaves. Answer: If the tree is in the ground, that’s likely too little water. Here’s how to tell: If the tree is in the ground, and […]
By HELEN PURCELL MONTAG Our gardening neighbors in the Midwestern, Eastern and Northern states welcome their fall season in predictable ways. The sun rises later in the morning, setting a bit earlier in the evening. Nighttime temperatures begin to dip. Bird species begin their southward migration to warmer climates. The real fall showstopper in these […]
By By LINDA JONES Summer is the “time of the garden,” when flowers are riotously blooming and fruit and vegetables are ripening. However, you may find you’re not the only one enjoying the fruits of your labors. In order to support their next generation, many nonvertebrate pests, such as aphids and snails, may be eating leaves, […]
