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Gardening Articles

These brief gardening articles are written by UC Master Gardener Program volunteers for SLO County residents to provide an easy to read summary of local gardening problems and topics of interest. Topics are selected based on common helpline questions we receive from the community throughout the year.

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Landscape and Irrigation

Drip Irrigation for Home Gardens

Greywater Irrigation

Native Plants: Cultural Care

Landscape Trees During Drought

Oaks in the Home Landscape

Oak Galls

Grow California Oaks from Acorns

Step-by-Step Oak Tree Propagation

Lawn Removal Methods

Lawn Alternatives: Grasses and Groundcovers

Landscaping for Fire Protection 

Succulents

Pruning Landscape Plants

Winterize Your Garden

 

Composting & Soil Health

Composting Basics

Composting at Centennial Park Garden 

Soil Testing and Plant Nutrients

Fertilizers and Amendments

Cover Crops

No Till Gardening

Vermicomposting

 

Pollinators and Wildlife

Native Solitary Bees

Native Plants to Attract Beneficial Insects

Nest Boxes for Native Birds

Bat House Information

Monarchs and Milkweed

Gardening for Butterflies

Gardening for Birds with Native Plants

Gardening with Pollinators and Beneficial Insects

 

Miscellaneous

Tool Care Tips

Evaluating Garden Resources

Invasive Plants

CA Native Plant Resource List

Garden Pests

Management Calendar for Ground Squirrels

Squirrels

Gophers

What's Eating My Tomatoes?

Insect Pests in the Home Garden

Sudden Oak Death

California Oakworm

 

Edible Gardening

Avocado: A Unique Fruit

Vegetable Seed Starting

Vegetable Gardening in a Drought

Cool Season Planting Guide 

Blackberries

Blueberries

Grapes for Home Gardeners

Raised Planter Beds

Hops in the Home Garden

Herbs: Growing Info

Herb Gardening

Herbs for a Kitchen Garden

Dry Farming

Choosing Tomato Varieties

Tomato Grafting

 

 

Fruit Trees

Yellow Citrus Leaves

Suggested Fruit and Nut Varieties for SLO/SB Counties

Deciduous Fruit Tree Care and Maintenance

Deciduous Fruit Tree Pruning

Fruit Bush Pruning

Fruit Thinning Pointers

Citrus Cultural Practices

Figs

Asian Citrus Psyllid

Growing Citrus in Pots

 

Fruit Trees

Yellow Citrus Leaves

Suggested Fruit and Nut Varieties for SLO/SB Counties

Deciduous Fruit Tree Care and Maintenance

Deciduous Fruit Tree Pruning

Fruit Bush Pruning

Fruit Thinning Pointers

Citrus Cultural Practices

Figs

Asian Citrus Psyllid

Growing Citrus in Pots

 

 

Flowers and Ornamentals

Creating a Cut Flower Garden

Dahlias: Digging, Dividing, and Storing

Growing Great Dahlias

Orchids

Rose Care Calendar

Pruning Rose Bushes

Create a Scent Garden

Seed Balls

How to Make a Succulent Garden

 

 

Flowers and Ornamentals

Creating a Cut Flower Garden

Dahlias: Digging, Dividing, and Storing

Growing Great Dahlias

Orchids

Rose Care Calendar

Pruning Rose Bushes

Create a Scent Garden

Seed Balls

How to Make a Succulent Garden