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Native Plants that Thrive in Chico: Large Shrubs and Small Trees
Note: This is the second in a three-part series on native plants that have proven successful...
Toyon bush, Laura Kling
Native Plants that Thrive in Chico: Large Shrubs and Small Trees
By Jeff Oster, UC Butte County Master Gardener, October 25, 2017. Note: This is the second...
Instead of that, plant this!
It's important for us to do our part by avoiding the planting of species that may easily escape cultivation into nearby wild areas. In many cases it is possible to achieve a very similar look with native and non-invasive species. Here are a few suggestions for California native plants that can be used in the landscape in lieu of some common invasive species:
Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) instead of pampas grass
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus) instead of English ivy
Wild rose (Rosa californica) instead of periwinkle
Golden currant (Ribes aureum) instead of Scotch or French broom
Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia) instead of cotoneaster
For more information on these topics, visit the following sites:
PlantRight is an organization that works to prevent the sale of horticultural invasive plants.
Wildfires can both promote invasive species and be promoted by them.
Eucalyptus can cause loss of biological diversity within its groves and produces lots of flammable debris.
Knowing what a plant's invasive status is can help you decide whether or not to plant it in your garden.
Researchers are learning to predict a plant species' invasion ability to prevent invasions before they occur.
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Weeds Aren't The Only Invasives!
Pat Hitchcock, U.C. Master Gardener of Napa County Weeds aren't the only troublesome...
Wreaths from YOUR Garden!
By Penny Pawl, U. C. Master Gardener of Napa County Tis the season and possibly you are planning...