How plants react to longest day of the year
Chrysanthemums often are grown in greenhouses so they can be sold in bloom. (Photo: Debbie Arrington) Some flowers need to count down to bloom time Happy first day of summer! The longest day of...
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Dig In: Garden checklist for week of March 14
The camellias are blooming — and dropping blossoms. Get them up quickly to help prevent blossom blight. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Recent rain felt refreshing (although the hail hurt a little). But it will take...
Reset clocks this weekend — and sprinklers, too
Sprinklers should be adjusted so they’re not watering the sidewalk or the gutter. Sacramento also does not permit irrigation during midday, only between 7 p.m. and 10 a.m. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Time to spring forward!...