Fall Gardening
Fall is an ideal time to grow vegetables; the soil is warm and the air begins to cool off in the evenings, making ideal growing conditions We have tips to prepare your garden for cool-season veggies to grow through winter.
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Recipes for Summer
We love growing our own food and we're sure you relish the fruits of your labor too. Sara Forte of the Sprouted Kitchen Blog partnered with us for this blog to share a few timely tomato recipes. If your summer garden is still going strong and you have an abundance of tomatoes, this blog is for you.
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Espalier 101
Espalier is a French word meaning trellis. In the garden, espalier is a method used to train a tree or shrub so trunks and branches grow on one plane.
Read on for tips to grow your own espalier fruit tree or shrub.
Pet-Friendly Product List
Protect your animal friends by using products that are considered safer to use around domestic animals. We have a list of a variety of less toxic products for use in your garden and outdoor areas.
Tips For Growing Citrus
There is sweet satisfaction in growing your own fruit, experimenting with new varieties, and sharing with family and friends. Citrus are a great choice for the Sacramento region—easy to grow with light maintenance. Read on for a few tips about growing citrus.
Tips For Beautiful Summer Blooms
We asked local rosarian, Charlotte from the Sierra Foothills Rose Society to give us her best tips for rose care. Here are her top tips for maintaining your rose bushes all summer long.
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6 Sensational Container Recipes for Shade
Jeremy, Plant Guru at our Sacramento location, has created six recipes for beautiful shade containers to inspire your creativity. And, he has a few tips for care and planting success.
Non-Invasive Grasses
Most ornamental grasses are prime in summer and a perfect fit for our region. But before you start shopping, read through our list for commonly-known invasive grasses, along with our recommendations for substitutes. In addition, we've provided additional options that just look great in any landscape.
Dog-Friendly Plant List
Help keep your furry friends out of harm’s way by incorporating plants into their environment that are non-toxic. Read on for the list of some of our favorites.
Although the plants listed are known to be non-toxic to dogs by the ASPCA, we strongly discourage allowing your pet to eat any plant regardless of its toxicity level. Visit the ASPCA website at www.aspca.org for details.
Although the plants listed are known to be non-toxic to dogs by the ASPCA, we strongly discourage allowing your pet to eat any plant regardless of its toxicity level. Visit the ASPCA website at www.aspca.org for details.
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