Author: Mark Koehler

Hello my fellow garden friends. Now that we are in March, it’s the optimum time to fertilize our roses. We are actually enhancing the soil with organic matter and fertilizer. This allows the soil to become alive with natural...

Hello again Westside gardeners. As you may have already noticed, within the city of Los Banos there are many street trees as well as privately owned that have been topped. Is this correct? No, it isn’t. According to the Society...

Hello again Westside garden friends. February is almost over, and Spring is right around the corner. As I walk around in my own garden, I am creating a punch list. This list will help me stay on track as I get ready for spring...

Hello again garden friends! I hope everyone is safe and doing well. The most recent rainfall has been a blessing. I know the rainfall came all at once, but that is California weather and it is not much different than other...

Hello again gardening friends. It’s that time of year. Time to prune your roses. Whether the rose plants are bush, ground cover or climbing, they all benefit from winter pruning. I have mentioned in my other articles to wait...