Topics on landscaping and gardening that are in tune with nature and have a positive effect on the planet
It seems so complicated and impossible to turn around climate change. But there is an extremely powerful answer. One that comes with multiple wonderful, strong benefits. It’s the soil When soil is full of the organic matter and life that … Read More
You may be letting beneficial insects take care of your pest problems, but there are a few (and pretty) steps you can take to boost and maintain their population in your landscape. (If you’re new to the subject read Let … Read More
When you have a pest insect infestation in your garden or landscape, there’s an army of predators ready to take them on. If you don’t kill them first. These predators are called ‘beneficial insects’. And they need two things to … Read More
It’s likely there’s a pesticide in the flowers you’re buying at the nursery or garden center. The plants have been grown with it in them to keep them free of pests during their growing stage and while they’re in the … Read More
“Which flowers can I plant for the bees?” I hear it a lot. You really want to help the bees. All the pollinators are in decline. But you can help in a significant way with a pollinator garden. You need … Read More
Many of us want to plant some flowers that will save the bees. Planting a few good flowers helps a few bees, but we can do so much more to help the bees and other pollinators. Bees aren’t the only … Read More
Grow Your Own Meadow Garden at Home When we think of meadows we think of grassy, open spaces, often with wildflowers. They play an important role in the environment. Creating meadows gardens in home landscapes is becoming quite a trend, … Read More
Looks Like the West is Still in a Megadrought To deal with drought, we must maximize the rain we get After a dry start to northern California’s rainy season we have finally gotten some rain. Ever since the drought that … Read More
How We Can Help Our Lesser-Known Pollinators By now, most of us are concerned about the decline of bees and other pollinators. But there’s a myriad of bees that are not honeybees and many are great pollinators. They are native … Read More
Don’t Miss This Key Ingredient for a Successful Butterfly Garden Feed both stages of butterflies in your butterfly garden to really help boost their populations You may have a butterfly garden or want to start one. Everyone loves to see … Read More