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High Heat on Thermostat

Garden Care During Heat Waves

Learn essential tips for maintaining a garden during heatwaves. Discover how to water plants wisely, use mulch effectively, provide shade, and protect sensitive plants. Avoid common mistakes in extreme heat to keep your garden thriving all summer.
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E.B. Stone™ Organics Tomato & Vegetable Food

June Garden Tasks 2024

For the month of June, we're checking in on the edible garden, sharing tips to keep the blooms coming during the heat of summer, and offering advice to maintain a lush, green lawn. 
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Annuals table in the greenhouse

Warm-Season Annuals

An annual is a plant that completes its life cycle (germination, flowering, setting of seeds) within one growing season. While perennials and shrubs are the equivalent of your wardrobe basics, annuals are the accessories you can rotate each season to reflect your mood.
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Hydrozoning Your Garden

Hydrozoning Your Garden

Gardening is a rewarding hobby, but it can be challenging to manage water usage, especially in regions with dry climates. Enter hydrozoning—a smart and efficient way to organize your garden. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned gardener, hydrozoning can help you conserve water, save money, and maintain a healthy garden.
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Bumble Bee on Dill Flower

Grow A Pollinator Buffet

Add plants that attract pollinators to improve the production of ornamental blooms, and the harvest from your edible garden. You don't need a large yard to satisfy their appetites; pollinators appreciate strategically-placed potted plants or hanging baskets. Plus browse our collection of pollinator favorites.
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Azalea Coral Bells

May Garden Tasks

For the month of May, we're focusing on edible gardens, beneficial insects, pruning to encourage blooms, and irrigation updates to prepare for the summer heat. 
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Full Sun Plant Combos Perfect for The Sacramento Region

Full Sun Plant Combos Perfect for The Sacramento Region

When it comes to planting, a blank canvas can be intimidating. Create a palette that will hold up to the heat, look nice together, and that offers a little uniqueness. Plant with confidence by using one of our five full-sun combinations and add some of your favorites to the mix.
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Rose Hybrid Tea 'Heirloom'

Rose Varieties 2024

We've just received fresh shipments of roses for the spring and summer gardening seasons. Plant this classic garden shrub for beautiful flowers, in many shapes, sizes, and fragrances. Choose from over 50 varieties of hybrid tea, grandiflora, floribunda, climbing roses and more. 
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