The Joy of Succulents



Roses-Spring Care


No-Dig Lawn-to-Garden-Bed Transformation


Drought Tolerant Landscaping for a Summer-Dry Climate


Managing Deer and Elk in the Home Landscape


Landscaping with Native Plants




Vertebrate Pest Management: Critters in the Home and Landscape


How to plant a tree

Presentation slides

Great Videos—watch and learn

Additional Resources

New Tree Planting (great summary)

Tree Owners Guide (Excellent step-by-step guide, and how to care for your tree in the early years)

Steps to planting a tree (Click to enlarge, ESC to return)


Planting Bulbs in Fall

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Growing Spring Bulbs

Presentation Video

Presentation Slides

Handout/Resources

Handout

Saffron Crocus (Crocus sativus) should be planted in spring. It blooms for 14-15 days in late August-September. https://www.bbg.org/gardening/article/saffron_crocus

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Get a Soil Test

Soil Test submission form

Very reasonable price for a full professional soil test with easily understandable results. This test tells you exactly what to do to optimize your soil. Why waste money on unnecessary or harmful fertilizers and amendment products when you can find out exactly what your garden needs.


Why Isn’t My Tree/Shrub Blooming?



Year round shrub/tree care

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Hydrangeas

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