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DIY Projects
Ready to get your hands dirty? We have seven recipe cards for garden DIY. Build a hanging succulent garden, decorate pumpkins in unique ways, and the kids will love creating a fairy garden.
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Deer-Resistant Plants
While deer-proof plants do not exist, there are a number of options that deer typically turn away from. Improve your odds by planting from our list.
Drought-Tolerant Plant List
Take a look at our list of drought-tolerant plants to find the right combinations for your waterwise garden.
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Why Crape Myrtles Take the Stage This Summer
The showy flowers of Crape Myrtles combined with attractive bark, beautiful fall foliage, water-wise properties, and high durability have made Crape Myrtles a popular choice within hot summer landscapes. Read on to learn more about them and get a few growing tips.
Pest S.O.S. 12 Most Common Summer Pests Part 3
Gardeners water, feed, pinch, prune and putz so we can enjoy the fruits of our labor–not to invite unwanted pests. Learn to identify and prevent some common summer garden pests: spider mites, sow bugs, stink bugs, whiteflies, yellowjackets, and budworms.
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Composting 101
Even if you are lucky enough to start with great garden soil, as your plants grow, they absorb nutrients and leave the soil less fertile which is how composting comes to the rescue. Continually adding natural amendments will improve your soil and your plants' success!
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Pest S.O.S. 12 Most Common Summer Pests Part 1
Pests are prevalent in summer. Plant stress, abundant food and favorable breeding conditions give pests the advantage over the plants in your garden. The best method of treatment is prevention. Learn the 12 most common summer pests in gardens of the Sacramento area, and all of the information you need to combat them effectively.
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