Gardening
When Planting for the Bees, Why Not Consider Trees?
When Planting for BeesWhy Not Consider Trees? Gardeners do not hesitate to choose and make room for new plants and flowers each spring to give the bees some food and foraging sources for the busy pollination season. It is less common for gardeners to think about planting trees. As efforts to save bees include raising…
Read MoreThree Reasons to Stop Mowing Your Lawn
As spring becomes summer quicker than remembered in previous years, the blue tarp is being shaken off those unused lawnmowers. People in Southern California are ready to resume weekly mowing to keep that green grass short and trimmed. However, not mowing your lawn has more incredible benefits, and here are the top three reasons not…
Read MoreSpring is Here! Preparing Plants, Flowers, and Gardens to Help Pollinators
March 20th is coming up in less than three weeks. It is also the first day of spring, and residents and landscapers all over Southern California are preparing for an excellent and fruitful season. Orange County is in full swing, hosting weekly events at various locations, offering volunteers a first-hand look at Orange County’s natural…
Read MoreAutumn is Spring Cleaning for Your Garden
The concept of spring cleaning is well known and brings images of deep cleaning the house, cleaning those baseboards, or taking on projects that have been sitting on the to-do list. Spring cleaning represents a fresh start, getting ready for the following year. When it comes to gardening, experts agree that autumn is the best…
Read MoreThe Best Bee Plant for California’s Low Water Gardens
If you reside in California, you constantly deal with the reality of drought. At the end of summer, when things are at their driest, gardeners may find some relief in planting something that requires little water but can continue to help bees continue pollinating. Californians have mastered being good stewards of their water through conservation…
Read MoreLimited Space? Three Reasons to Start a Rooftop Garden
Those living in multiple unit complexes, including high rises and metropolitan areas, may find insufficient space to plant a garden. Or so they think! Those who find refuge and therapy from gardening and those who enjoy the fruits of their labor opt to participate in community gardens when feeling the restrictions of space. Although not…
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