Dig In: Garden checklist for week of June 16
Red Flag Warning signals dry conditions, high fire danger
Tagged: deadheading
All stems, no blooms on roses? It likely was the weather
‘Blind shoots’ are the result of spring temperature fluctuations
Dig In: Garden checklist for week of June 4
With more coolish weather ahead, there’s still time to plant for summer
Dig In: Garden checklist for week of April 2
No fooling: Chilly nights forecast, with possible frost
Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Sept. 4
Water early and deeply to help plants survive the heat wave
Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Aug. 14
Harvest peppers to keep the plants producing. These Gypsy peppers grow at the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center. Notice the thick straw mulch that conserves soil moisture. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) The heat is back on!...
Dig In: Garden checklist for week of July 31
Give citrus its last dose of fertilizer, but be sure to water the tree deeply beforehand.This also is a good time to thin some of the fruit to prevent breakage of limbs later. (Photo:...
Dig In: Garden checklist for week of July 3
Sunflowers brighten up any landscape — and attract bees, too. There’s still time to plant some for summer color. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Steady onshore breezes get July off to a cool start. Compared to last...