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Invasive Spotlight: Invasive Plants

The flowers of French broom are attractive, but this invasive plant is not a good choice for landscapes. (Credit: Jack Kelly Clark)

People in urban and suburban areas often use the term “invasive” to describe plants or weeds that appear to take over a garden or landscape. However, true invasive plants are weeds that infest ecosystems, rangelands, and pasture—places...

Posted on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 10:00 PM

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Author: Anne Schellman
Contributor: Karey Windbiel-Rojas

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Drought in the Landscape: Water Conservation Q & A

[From the August 2015 issue of the UC IPM Green Bulletin] Q. How much water do landscapes use in California? A. Landscape irrigation accounts for only about 9% of total statewide developed water use, but the percentage varies widely among...

Posted on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 9:41 AM

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Author: Dennis Pittenger

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