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Grow Succulents For A Boost Of Color In Your Yard

The word succulent is most commonly applied to food as a descriptor of dishes that are juicy and tender. The botanical definition isn’t too far off from that; it means plants that store water in their leaves, stems or both. [...]

How to Get Hotter Peppers Just by Adjusting Your Soil

Soil can affect vegetable harvest and plant growth in seemingly endless ways. The acidity versus alkalinity, or pH, of soil is a major factor in how well a plant produces the fruits, leaves or stalks that humans prize as food sources. So much of the food culture of the San [...]

Protect Your Home By Landscaping With Fire Resistant Plants

Fire is an inescapable reality of living in California, and incidents in recent years have been especially brutal. Fortunately, there are easy steps you can incorporate into your landscaping to help ensure your home is as prepared as possible should the unthinkable happen.

Backyard Gardening: How to Plant a Mediterranean Garden

The Bay Area is nothing short of botanical paradise for those interested in incorporating a Mediterranean garden in their landscaping. Shared with just two percent of the world, the Bay Area’s Mediterranean climate is found in only four other district regions: [...]

Enjoy The Best Colors Of Summer With A Hanging Basket

Enjoy The Best Colors Of Summer With A Hanging Basket | SummerWinds Nursery, CA