Summer: The Time for Garden Planning

Summer is an excellent time for garden planningSummertime and the livin’ is easy.  If yougarden with California native plants, garden chores are minimal now, leavingplenty of time for pure enjoyment. Summer is also an excellent time to evaluate and to plan ahead for thenext growing season.   So grab yourfavorite summer beverage and your garden notebook,...

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Surviving the Drought

Surviving the Drought: water-wise front yard, Redondo Beach CAWhata stressful time for California gardens and gardeners!  We’re into the fourth year of the worstdrought on record.  Many gardeners must decreasewater consumption by 25% or more; and even water-wise gardens are beginning toshow the long-term effects.  So, what’s agardener to do to survive the drought?Thosewho...

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25 dressing table ideas to transform your bedroom

Cool dressing table ideas for design , placing, lighting and decoration, and useful tips for how to buy your makeup dressing table design for bedroom, modern dressing table designs Every woman needs a private corner in the house to take a break from household chores, alone with a book or laptop to sign postcards and invitations. This can be a handy dressing table design...

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Plant of the Month (July) : Coyote mint – Monardella villosa

 Gulf fritillary (Agraulis vanillae incarnata) feeding on Coyote mint (Monardella villosa) It’s only natural to think aboutpollinator plants in July; so many pollinators – including the showy butterfliesand moths – are active right now!  Summeris an excellent time to evaluate the habitat value of your garden and considernew plants for fall planting (more on...

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