Landscape Horticulture Updates for Southern California

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3,500 Climate-Ready Trees Provided to Residents of Low Shade Neighborhoods

March 20th, 2024
By Janet S Hartin
To date, over 3,500 climate-ready shade trees and tips on their planting and long-term care have been provided by University of California Master Gardeners and over 35 partners to residents of low shade neighborhoods in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties through the 'Trees for Tomorrow Start Today'…
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Fall Colors Explained

October 23rd, 2023
By Janet S Hartin
Welcome to Fall! It's my favorite season and likely for many of you, as well. Beyond the holidays and extra time with family and friends, nature radiates its beautiful hues. In addition to lovely foliage, deciduous trees often expose exquisitely shaped and sturdy trunks.
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Climate-Change Resources

May 10th, 2023
By Janet S Hartin
University of California UC ANR Green Blog (Climate Change and Other Topics) https://ucanr.edu/blogs/Green/index.cfm?tagname=climate%20change (full index) Examples: - Save Trees First: Tips to Keep Them Alive Under Drought https://ucanr.
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This photo is of a camouflaged very difficult to see Corydalis hemidicentra growing in SW China.
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Tricky Plants That You May Never See!

February 3rd, 2023
By Janet S Hartin
What do Fritillaria devlavayi plants and chameleons have in common? Think evolution and ensuring their survival for years to come. If you thought about their ability to camouflage themselves, you're right! Plants have a will to live similar to humans and other animals.
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Fall is a Great Time to Plant Trees

November 15th, 2022
By Janet S Hartin
Fall is a great time to plant trees in our urban landscapes. Temperatures are cooler than summer and trees adjust to transplanting much better than during the heat of summer.
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