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Versatile Vibrant Vines

By Malachi Leo. Voluntary or planted on purpose, these native vines can provide privacy, serve as groundcover, and attract wildlife. Many of us appreciate the...

Late Boomers

There’s a large bouquet of wildflowers that signal the arrival of fall — and welcome the migration of butterflies and birds that pass through our...

Tree Planting Season is Nearly Upon Us

By Brad Wier. A landscape bed is the perfect place to plant shade overhead — and SAWS WaterSaver coupons can help you do that. San...

Pick a Peck of Pollinator Plants

By Sarah Galvan. Providing nectar sources for butterflies is very important due to habitat loss and increased use of pesticides in crop fields. Do your...

What’s Fall Without Marigolds?

Acclaimed for their large early blooming flowers and neat uniform growth these long-blooming flowers make a great show of pure intense colors. Marigolds will add...

Seasonal Landscape Upkeep for August

By Brad Wier.  The scorching heat is predicted to linger. So stay cool and stick to these basic tasks. Shall I compare thee to a...

It’s Not Too Hot To Plant Indoors

Houseplants are not a huge commitment. They will thrive with just a bit of care. They are an ideal way to create attractive and restful...

Don’t be Too Shady with Your Sun Loving Plants

By Juan Renteria. Paying attention to their light requirements and watering needs before putting them in the ground can determine whether they flourish or fail....

Butterflies Preparing to Bursting Forth

By Kevin Pride. The larvae feed gregariously on native flowering perennials before becoming fluttering black beauties. It was just last month when zexmenia was having...