Hello again, Westside Gardeners. Most of us think about pruning deciduous stone fruit trees in the winter, but now is an optimal time for tree height reduction. When deciding which laterals to keep and which ones to remove, keep...
Read MoreHello again, Westside Gardeners. I hope everyone is well and hydrated, using plenty of sunscreen and wearing a wide-brim hat while gardening. Quite often, I’m called to residences and asked, “What is going on with my yard and...
Read MoreHello again, Westside Gardeners. This article is for new property owners in new development homes in our Westside, where the landscapes are planted at the bare minimum: a few shrubs, a small patch of lawn, and, if you’re lucky,...
Read MoreHello again, Westside Gardeners. It is hot and sultry outside as I put my thoughts together after a busy week. We are entering the dog days of summer. Yes, days are getting shorter, but the hot weather doesn’t diminish, and we...
Read MoreHello again, Westside Gardeners.With all the extreme heat, it’s hard to watch plant material, including trees and turf, suffer.I believe that with climate change, our summers will only get hotter and our winters possibly colder....
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