Garden Troubleshooting

Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Need Help Identifying Weeds?

March 26, 2024
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas
After all the winter rains you may find yourself dealing with weeds and struggling to control them. The first step in successfully controlling weeds is knowing what weed you have.
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Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Killing Your Lawn?

November 8, 2023
By Lauren Fordyce
Kill your lawn! has become a popular phrase and landscaping trend in recent years. Whether you are looking to completely remove your lawn or just renovate it, this article will give you useful information to help you decide how best to do away with your existing lawn and prepare for your new design.
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Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Poisonous Plants in the Landscape

September 19, 2023
By Lauren Fordyce
Plentiful rainfall in California this spring created an ideal environment for many plants to thrive, including wildflowers, trees, and shrubs that desperately needed the water. However, other potentially harmful species also benefited from the unusually wet weather.
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Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Weeds & Wildfires

August 28, 2023
By Lauren Fordyce
Wildfires are part of California's ecosystems, and they do not have to lead to the destruction of structures and livelihoods. Each of us can contribute to improving wildfire resilience, from individual homeowners and businesses to entire communities.
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