Established plants beautify landscape and thrive on little water in San Diego region BY MICHAEL HARRELSON (This article first appeared in the San Diego Union-Tribune on January 8, 2022) For San Diego gardeners, the Lemonadeberry shrub (Rhus integrifolia) is the landscape plant perfect for our times. Considering the ongoing drought in Southern California, a low-water, low-maintenance, […]
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 […]
Checklist can help reduce water use in the garden yet keep landscape looking healthy By Richard Restuccia (This article originally appeared in the San Diego Union-Tribune May 8, 2021) In San Diego, the colder winter months take a toll on irrigation systems. To ensure that your system gives you its best performance before the heavy […]
Adding one brings shade, home for creatures and psychological benefits By SKYE RESENDES (This article originally appeared in the San Diego Union-Tribune on April 10, 2021) When I travel San Diego neighborhoods, I am left with the impression that we need more trees. A tree provides beauty, the wonderful sound of leaves rustling in the […]
Hi there! My name is Jessica and I am reaching out from Solana Center, a local environmental non-profit. We run a program in partnership with the County of San Diego’s Watershed Protection Program that focuses on water harvesting and offers discounted rain barrels to eligible residents. In preparation for the rainy season, we are […]
