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    Fabulous Fall Planting Combos

    Cooler temperatures signal the perfect time to refresh your garden after summer’s heat or start new landscape projects. While we love the transition to fall, plants enjoy it even more—cool air and warm soil help roots establish quickly. Read on for five inspiring plant combinations to kick-start your next project or refresh your space.
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    Growing a Salad Bar

    Grow Your Own Salad Bar

    Grow your own fresh salad bar at home with this easy guide! Perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners, you'll learn how to start leafy greens from seed, mix and match varieties, and get harvesting tips for a continuous supply of healthy ingredients. Enjoy the satisfaction of growing your own fresh, nutritious greens.
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    video thumbnail Watering Potted Plants

    Watering Potted Plants

    Watch on YouTube: Nick shows you how to leave the watering can behind and simplify your plant care routine with this easy-to-install drip irrigation system for potted plants. Equipped with a Bluetooth timer, you can control the watering schedule from your phone, making adjustments in seconds, freeing up your time to enjoy a thriving garden while ensuring your plants are perfectly hydrated.
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    video thumbnail Watering Trees and Shrubs

    Watering Trees And Shrubs

    Watch on YouTube: Nick walks you through the essentials of watering your trees and shrubs using drip irrigation. He demonstrates how to set up a system and shows how quickly the parts can be connected and customized to any garden or landscape.
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    video thumbnail Watering Lawns

    Watering Lawns

    Watch on YouTube: Garden Guru, Nick, demonstrates the simple steps to install a new rotator nozzle and more efficient spray heads. With the right setup you can reduce wasteful runoff and get water deeper into the soil to encourage healthy roots.
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    Fall Pot Up

    September Garden Tasks

    The arrival of September means cooler temperatures and the beginning of all things fall planting. Check out a few of our fall planting ideas including native seeds, cool-season veggies, and spring-blooming bulbs, along with other garden tasks to tackle this month. 
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    Purple coneflower with bee

    August Garden Tasks

    We're inching towards the fall season, even though the temperature gauge indicates otherwise. August is a busy time in the garden and we have tips about fruit tree care, supporting wildlife, starting winter veggies, and more.
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    Tropical plants

    Tropical Style in Sacramento

    Learn how to create a tropical oasis in Sacramento's Mediterranean climate. While most tropical plants struggle during cold winter months, we can compensate with smart plant selection and care. We've got a list of tried-and-true varieties along with gardening tips to accomplish your tropical paradise goals.
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    Leaffooted Bug on Tomato Plant

    July Garden Pests

    As the July temperatures rise, your garden and yard might become a hotspot for some unwelcome visitors. Our experts have been fielding many questions this month about ants, leaffooted bugs, and spider mites. We're here to offer advice on how to keep their numbers low and control them if they get out of hand.
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