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Gardening tips for sandy soil
Gardening tips for sandy soil In coastal areas like Santa Barbara, sandy soils are a reality that can bring frustration to even the most adept gardener. Fast draining and often lacking nutrients, [...]
The “green” lawn: Sustainable turf
The “green” lawn: Sustainable turf Where lush green lawns are an icon of Americana and a necessity for active families with kids and pets, maintaining them sustainably is a new consideration as [...]
Pruning and shearing: Understanding the difference
Pruning and shearing: Understanding the difference To the layperson, “pruning” can be regarded as a generic term for cutting back trees and shrubs, often interchangeable with “shearing” or “trimming.” But when the [...]
Planting trees like a pro
Planting trees like a pro A tree can go a long way in lending curb appeal to a residential landscape and therefore it is an excellent investment in the value of one’s [...]
Zeroing in on the right tree for your landscape
Zeroing in on the right tree for your landscape The most thorough way to select a tree, or almost any plant for that matter, is to start with the widest range of [...]
Planting Annual Flower Seeds to brighten gardens
Planting Annual Flower Seeds to brighten gardens There is no denying that the warm, consistent climate of California’s southern coast is a showcase of lush, gorgeous plants year round. But [...]
Making a boulder statement – stone products for awe-inspiring landscapes
Making a boulder statement – stone products for awe-inspiring landscapes Hardscaping Contractor-sbevolutionlandscape Ever changing by the seasons, gardens are a living and evolving scene. One element in the landscape, however, offers a feeling [...]
Soil types in Santa Barbara
Soil types in Santa Barbara Soil types in Santa Barbara While the average gardener might direct their efforts toward selecting plants that will look best in their garden and complement the architecture of [...]
Understanding bougainvillea pruning
Understanding bougainvillea pruning Bougainvillea Santa Barbara Lush and colorful, bougainvillea is a must for every Southern California landscape. The plant is as versatile as it is beautiful and knowing the best pruning and [...]
Your January gardening to do list
Your January gardening to do list January gardening Ringing in the new year brings about thoughts on how to improve our lives, from diet and exercise to cleaning and organizing. Residents of the [...]
