Question: We removed several large eucalyptus trees and planted some bushes to replace them. Some of the bushes are doing fine but others have died. What do you think is happening? Answer: You should be able to grow a variety of shrubs in the soil where eucalyptus trees previously grew if the stumps and large […]
By SUZIE HEAP (This article originally appeared in The san Diego Union Tribune, December 2020) Have you noticed when you mask up and venture out to shop a bit in this COVID-19 world that holiday decorations are everywhere, waiting to be brought home? Happily, this includes local nurseries — as, for me, holiday decorations […]
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 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 LISA MARUN If the sound of a whimsical, pollinator-seducing, pet-friendly, fruit-bearing vine is something you’ve just now decided you must have in your garden, look no further than the wonderful world of Passiflora! While there are more than 400 species of Passiflora, P. edulis (top left) will probably be your best bet in San […]
