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Removing a Lawn Repeated droughts have motivated people to replace their lawns with alternatives that use less water. Sounds great, but what is the best way to remove your lawn? Listed below are several ways to remove turfgrass.
Guidelines for planting under or around oaks and suggested plant for under and around both evergreen and deciduous oak trees. Where oaks grow natively, whether standing alone or in a mixed woodland, the ground beneath is home to very few understory plants. Learn how to safely garden under oaks.
The genus Nepeta is a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae) and is made up of approximately 250 perennial species native to a variety of habitats, ranging from Mediterranean regions to Western Asia.
Phormium has become a reliable plant for adding year-round drama to a mixed border, poolside, decorative pot, or even a parking strip. Long, linear leaves of this evergreen perennial come in solid colors or with contrasting stripes in all hues except blue.
As Sonoma County Master Gardeners, the Food Gardening Specialist (FGS) projects mission is to provide science-based horticultural information and to teach home and community gardeners how to grow food sustainably.
Hydrangea quercifolia, the oakleaf hydrangea, is a notable exception to the appearance, growth habit, and cultural requirements of mophead and peegee hydrangeas. The latter two types are mostly suited to climates with humid air and summer rains.
Chinese pistache (Pistacia chinensis) provides a blockbuster drama of vibrant orange and red autumn leaves. In full sun with only occasional water requirements once established, its ornamental value is highly valued in home gardens and streetscapes.
The genus Salvia, a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae), offers Sonoma County gardeners one of the largest and most versatile groups of plants. With some 900 species throughout the world, 100 can be found growing in the U. S., 89 can be found growing wild in California.
