If the roses in your garden have given you that great first flush of blooms, continued care can keep you in roses throughout the summer. Be sure to deadhead regularly, cutting the stems back to a cluster of 5 leaves. Check for diseases and remove diseased leaves promptly. May diseases and pests can be controlled with insecticidal soap. For more information, visit the ornamental plant section of this website.
What exactly is sustainable landscaping? In a nutshell, it involves selecting plants that are adapted to your climate and microclimate and implementing maintenance practices that reduce water waste, protect water quality, nurture soil, recycle organic matter, incorporate integrated pest management (IPM), protect and encourage desirable wildlife, and conserve energy.
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Ten simple drought tips to reduce water use in your backyard garden
- Planting time
- Mulch, mulch, mulch!
- Enclosed spaces
- Companion planting
- Watering times
- Water efficiently
- Control Weeds!
- Drought Resistant Crops
- Peak water times
- Garden size
Get more detail about simple drought tips to reduce water use in your backyard garden.
Education and Family Fun with interactive activities such as:
- Maypole Dance
- Nature Walk
- Face Painting
- Lady Bug Rocks
- Story Telling
Participants include UCCE Master Gardeners, Huntington Beach Water Dept, Rainbow Environmental Services, Inside the Outdoors, O.C. Dept of Education and Shipley's Compost Center.
California Native Plants for sale. Maypole Dance begins at noon.
Free admission. Donations appreciated
17851 Goldenwest Street in Huntington Central Park
info@shipleynature.org. Phone: 714-842-4772
