Planting Design for Dry Gardens
Olivier Filippi masterfully guides us to adopt appropriate groundcovers and other plants for a summer-dry, mediterranean-influenced climate.
Regions: Southern California
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Water Sensitive Landscape Design
Read on to explore new ways of thinking about changing garden conditions and how to create a nature-friendly, resilient landscape.
WUCOLS
Gardening is so very local. But these days we’re all factoring in how much water our gardens require. Making the most of this precious resource…
Garden Math
In many cases seasonal storms represent an untapped resource just waiting to be harvested. Rainfall is free water. Do the math! To convert inches of…
Making a Difference
Managing the landscape during an extended drought means more than making smart plant choices. We’ve looked at shifting climate patterns, nurturing s…
My Horticultural Odyssey
Sailing across the extensive blue waters of the South Pacific with my family as a child informs my garden today. During our voyage, my mother allowed …
Designing for the New Normal
As it becomes increasingly unlikely that El Niño will rescue California from its historic drought,
the need to be more thoughtful and vigilant abou…
Something About Aloes
Stacy Peralta, the Emmy-winning documentary producer/director of “Dogtown and Z-Boys” fame, discovered his interest in succulents in the 1970s, an…
Resource Guide: Railway Gardens
Your guide to West Coast resources for creating a railway garden. Nurseries that sell minature plants: Carman’s Nursery, Gilroy, CA. Dwarf and miniature plants. www.carmansnursery.com…