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Landscaping - Perennials, Shrubs and flowers
We recommend using a "Plant-Finder" search engine to find the best plants for the your site. Plant Finders can take characteristics into account such as drought tolerance, soil type, size, sun exposure and cold-hardiness. California Native Plants for your specific climate can be found here at Las Pilitas. Plant Finder for Water-Wise Plants in San Luis Obipo, UC Davis Arboretum All-Stars, Sunset Plant Finder. Need help finding the perfect tree? Use Cal Poly Tree Select.
Afraid you will plant the wrong thing.. we recommend to periodically check out Plant Right for a list plants that are invasive in the state of California!
All aspects of the home landscape, perennial and annual plants
| Issue | Articles | Type | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beeblossom (Guara) | by UCCE Master Gardener | 9/3/18 | |
| Camellias in your Garden | By Mary Bernard, Master Gardener | HTM | 11/11/10 |
| Design your landscape to attract beneficial wildlife | by Terry Sonleitner Law | 2/1/14 | |
| Display Gardens for Mediterranean Plants | Master Gardener | HTM | 11/11/10 |
| Diversify with Dahlias | by Christina Muller, Master Gardener | DOC | 6/24/13 |
| Drip Irrigation | By George Frisch, August 2011 | 10/25/11 | |
| Drought Tolerant Plants | By Lee Oliphant, Master Gardener | MHT | 12/17/08 |
| Eucalyptus - Luv ‘Em or Hate ‘Em | By Suzzanna Walsh, Master Gardener | HTM | 11/11/10 |
| Firesafe Landscaping | Master Gardener | HTM | 12/10/08 |
| Fruit Trees | By Jiordana Stark, Master Gardener | HTM | 11/11/10 |
| Going Native during a Drought | by Steve McDermott, UCCE Master Gardner | 12/13/14 | |
| Grey Sage | Grey Sage by Jutta Thoerner, Master Gardener, UCCE | DOC | 7/6/18 |
| Growing Berries in your back yard | By Maggie King, August 2011 | 10/25/11 | |
| Guide lines for watering during a drought | by Lee Oliphant UCCE Master Gardener | 5/21/16 | |
| Help understanding different ways to water a garden | By Leonard Cicerello, UCCE Master Gardener | DOC | 10/9/17 |
| How can homeowners use less water in their garden? | DOC | 10/2/13 | |
| How can I integrate edible flowers into my garden? | by Jutta Thoerner, Master Gardener | 5/25/13 | |
| How do I care for my lavender plants? | By: Ann Dozier | 8/30/12 | |
| Japanese Maples | By Sandy Woods, Master Gardener | HTM | 11/11/10 |
| Knowing Rose Type Makes Pruning Easy | By Lee Oliphant, Master Gardener | HTM | 11/11/10 |
| Landscapes in Color | By Mary Bernard, Master Gardener | HTM | 11/11/10 |
| Landscaping with decorative plants you can eat. | by Steve McDermott | DOC | 2/4/13 |
| Lavender Plant Care | by Jackie Woods, UCCE Master Gardener | 9/3/18 | |
| Lawn Sutstitutes | By Nancy Hartwick, UCCE Master Gardener | 3/6/16 | |
| Living Christmas Trees | By Suzzanna Walsh, Master Gardener | HTM | 11/11/10 |
| Master Garden Workshop will focus on fire safe landscaping | By Terri Sonleitner Law | 5/9/14 | |
| Mighty Oaks Need Tender Loving Care | By Dale Norrington, Master Gardener | HTM | 11/11/10 |
| Mistletoe | By Dale Norrington, Master Gardener | HTM | 11/11/10 |
| Mulching – A Must | By Lee Oliphant, Master Gardener | HTM | 11/11/10 |
| Native Oaks Are a Valuable Resource | By Bob Mulvaney, Master Gardener | HTM | 12/17/08 |
| Native Plants for Your Garden | by Ann Dozier, Master Gardener | 10/1/12 | |
| Native Wildflowers in the Landscape | Master Gardener | HTM | 11/11/10 |
| New Zealand Tea Tree | by Polly Nelson UCCA Master Gardener | 9/3/18 | |
| On-Line Guide To Healthy Lawns | By Sandy Woods, Master Gardener | HTM | 3/13/09 |
| One of My Fava (Rite) Things | By Mary Giambalvo, Master Gardener | HTM | 11/11/10 |
| Orchids | By Sandy Woods, Master Gardener | HTM | 8/25/09 |
| Periwinkle- why not to plant it | By Andrea Peck | 3/16/12 | |
| Plant California Natives and Mediterranean Plants Now | By Lee Oliphant, Master Gardener | HTM | 11/11/10 |
| Plant different kinds of Roses | by Tami Reece, Master Gardener | 2/2/15 | |
| Plant the Right Plant in the Right Place | by Steve Mc Dermott, UCCE Master Gardener | 4/1/14 | |
| Planting for Fall cClor | by Dale Norrington | HTM | 10/31/08 |
| Poisonous Plants | By Jiordana Stark, Master Gardener | HTM | 11/11/10 |
| Propagating and Caring for Cactus | By Mike Stiles, Master Gardener | HTM | 11/11/10 |
| Pruning | By Sandy Woods, Master Gardener | HTM | 11/11/10 |
| Pruning & Deer Resistant Landscape | By Franklin Laemmlen, Ph.D. - Farm Advisor for Santa Barbara County Office in Santa Maria | HTM | 11/11/10 |
| Pruning Grapevines | By Mary Bernard, Master Gardener | HTM | 11/11/10 |
| Raised Beds | Raised garden beds | HTM | 10/20/08 |
| Raising a Redwood | By Mary Giambalvo, Master Gardener | HTM | 11/11/10 |
| Rethinking Roses | by Christina Muller, Master Gardener | 11/12/13 | |
| Rethinking water use | by Tami Reese, Master Gardener | 2/9/14 | |
| Salvia "Bee's Bliss | By Polly Nelson UCCE Master Gardened | DOCX | 7/14/18 |
| Saucy Salvias in Central Coast Gardens | By Lee Oliphant, Master Gardener | HTM | 2/26/08 |
| Sedums | By Suzzanna Walsh, Master Gardener | HTM | 10/30/08 |
| Selecting Roses For Your Garden | By Mary Bernard, Master Gardener | HTM | 11/11/10 |
| Selection and Care of Bare Root Fruit Trees | HTM | 4/5/08 | |
| Smart tips for summer gardening | by Terri Sonleitner Law, Master Gardener | DOC | 6/18/13 |
| Some Plants are Harmful to Pets | by Tami Reece | 4/27/12 | |
| Suggestions for planting a tree to shade a house in the summer | by Master Gardener | 12/30/12 | |
| The lawn has to go. | by Jutta Thoemer, Master Gardener | 2/9/14 | |
| The Thrill of a Blueberry Hill | By Mary Giambalvo, Master Gardener | HTM | 11/11/10 |
| Tree Selection | By Jiordana Stark, Master Gardener | HTM | 11/11/10 |
| Tropical and Subtropical Fruits: Alien Invasion | By Dale Norrington, Master Gardener | HTM | 11/11/10 |
| Undemanding Succulents Pair Well with Drought-Tolerant Plants | By Lee Oliphant, Master Gardener | 1/27/12 | |
| Water Catchment | By Nancy Hartwick, UCCE Master Gardener | 3/6/16 | |
| What makes a plant invasive? | by Nancy Hartwick, UCCE Master Gardener | 10/12/15 | |
| When to Water Your Plants | by Jim Borland Master Gardener | DOC | 4/27/12 |