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It's heating up out there...

July 3rd, 2018
By Tamara J Majcherek
Over the next couple of days here in Orange County, temperatures are expected to rise rapidly. Below are just a few tips and methods to prepare your landscape plants: 1. Give plants that are drought and heat sensitive a nice slow, long drink to properly hydrate them.
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Invasive species... What can be done?

June 13th, 2018
By Tamara J Majcherek
Summerit's a time for swimming, BBQs, camping, and eating invasive species Last week during California Invasive Species Action Week (June 2 June 10), we highlighted several pests, but there are many more invasive species out there.
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Slow but destructive - the Italian White Snail

June 11th, 2018
By Cheryl A Wilen, Tamara J Majcherek
Authors: Tunyalee Martin and Cheryl Wilen Italian White Snail Slowly Becoming an Invasive Pest (Again) Sometimes an invasive pest takes a while to become invasive.
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Invasive species - what's the all the hoopla?

June 6th, 2018
By Tamara J Majcherek
Original blog found at 'Pests in the Urban Landscape' Invasive Spotlight: Invasive Plants Published on: June 5, 2018 The flowers of French broom are attractive, but this invasive plant is not a good choice for landscapes.
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