Question: I think my Aloes are infected. Are There Pests and Diseases that Affect Them? Answer: Yes, while succulents tend to be relatively pest and disease free, aloes and agaves can be affected. Here are three possibilities: By Richard Reid Succulents are a common and popular landscape addition to Southern California gardens. They can be […]
by Kim Schultz Winter brings the longest nights and shortest days, but it also brings the sunniness of citrus fruit season. While California enjoys citrus year round, winter is a glorious time for many citrus trees: Meyer lemons and clementines, grapefruits and blood oranges. The easy availability of dwarf, semi-dwarf, and standard sized trees at […]
October Dig It! Garden Puzzles Part 2 A Checklist for Plant Diagnosis By Valorie Shatynski Last month in DIG IT!, we discussed strategies for making observations in the garden to aid in diagnosing plant problems. Because plant diagnosis is like piecing together a puzzle in order to get a more complete description of the […]
Diagnosing Abiotic vs. Biotic Plant Disorders — Help Us Help You By Valorie Shatynski, UC Master Gardener This series of two articles will delve into the strategy for figuring out what is causing a problem in the garden, or to give the Master Gardeners helpful information if you reach out to us on the Hotline. […]
UC site maps out a month-by-month checklist on preventative measures and management techniques By Jodi Bay (This article originally appeared in the January 11, 2025 edition of the San Diego Union-Tribune) It’s the beginning of 2025 and the cusp of another year of gardening. Gardening has seasons where plants grow best, flowers bloom, vegetables provide […]
