Tagged: drought tolerant gardens

‘Art of Succulents’ inspires creativity

Create a living masterpiece with succulents during Green Acres’ Instagram Live event Friday. (Photos courtesy Green Acres Nursery & Supply) Succulents inspire creativity. Their sculptural shapes and unusual shades of foliage bring out the...

Five ways to save water this summer

A moisture meter or just a screwdriver or trowel can be used to determine the moisture level of your soil. Make small changes in irrigation to save water now. (Photo courtesy Regional Water Authority)...

New program offers $15K for big water-wise makeovers

Big water-wise gardens, such as the Water Efficient Landscape at the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center, make efficient use of irrigation. Churches, schools and businesses can apply for funding to replace turf and upgrade irrigation...

Storm helped water conservation efforts

Sprinklers and other irrigation systems were turned off in October and water use dropped after the atmospheric river dumped nearly 7 inches of rain on Sacramento. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) What a difference a downpour...

Sunday tours spotlight UC Davis GATEways

Explore arboretum projects with future leaders, master gardeners The Hummingbird GATEway Garden is one of several that will be featured on the tours. (Courtesy UC Davis Arboretum) Get to know the UC Davis Arboretum...

Find the best succulents for Sacramento

The succulent known as hen and chicks is among the most popular and is easy to grow in Sacramento. (Photo: Debbie Arrington) Annual show and sale features wide variety of popular plants With their...

River Park hosts its first garden tour

Discover seven special gardens in River Park during the first River Park Garden Tour this Saturday. (Photo courtesy River Park Garden Club) See six private landscapes plus a large student project Discover some hidden...