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Sustaining Succulents: Keep Them Alive All Year

Incorporating succulents into garden and home designs have been trendy for the last few years and for a good reason. They are low maintenance, take up as much or as little space as you want, and add personality to wherever they are. To keep your succulents looking their very best [...]


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Regulating Moisture in Garden Beds, Baskets, and Containers

All living things, including our beloved plants, need water to survive. It comes as no surprise that California likes to bring the heat each summer, so how can we protect our plants by ensuring the soil they’re in retains moisture? We have some simple tips to help you out. Plus, [...]


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Eco-Friendly Tips for Pest Control

Nothing is worse than giving your garden your all, only to find that rabbits have made a buffet of your veggie garden, or aphids have destroyed your favorite shrub. Not only are pests nuisances, but they're also a danger to your garden. Your first instinct might be to jump to [...]


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Troubleshooting Irrigation Systems

Irrigation systems are the most convenient and eco-friendly way to ensure your yard is getting exactly the right amount of water, even while you’re away. In most cases, these systems are set up to give your plants a healthy amount of water on a regular schedule, which is much [...]


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5 Easy Recipes for Garden-Fresh Salsa

Spice up your weeknight family meals with salsas made with fresh garden veggies! We’ve rounded up five delicious, flavor-packed recipes to suit everyone’s tastes and heat tolerance. Best of all, each of these recipes either requires no heat, or [...]