The Science Behind Nature - in Layperson Speak
More and more people are seeking native plants from their local areas. Here in California, rising water costs and the desire for habitat gardens and the birds, butterflies and beneficial native bees they attract are primary drivers. Fall and winter are ideal planting times for native plants in …
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My posts on rattlesnakes and rattlesnake relocation are my most-read articles. Some popular ones are Debunking Rattlesnake Myths, Relocating Rattlesnakes, and More on Relocating Rattlesnakes, and of course Rattlesnake training for dogs. My go-to rattlesnake expert, Dr. William Hayes of Loma …
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If you’re in the market for a tree or shrub, consider California natives -- for a number of reasons. While we’ve received nearly two inches of rain this fall, Southern California is still in an extreme drought. California native trees are drought tolerant and have the best chance of success once …
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Water your trees and don’t overprune them. Those were two primary takeaways from ‘Tree Care During Drought Forum' held on Nov 12 in Redlands CA. The forum featured Dave Roger, a consultant urban forester who has worked with several Southern California cities. This includes Claremont CA which this …
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It’s great that many people are replacing grass with low-water landscaping, especially in the Southwest where lawns don't make sense. One concern (along with trees not getting adequate water) that I've noticed is the widespread use of weed barrier cloth. Our Redlands CA fire stations have even used …
With summer in full force in our yard, there's a variety of subjects on my mind, including missing lizards, mating beetles and even something for plant lovers - so I thought I would provide an update on previous subjects I've written about. Painted Lady: Part of the Circle of Life I had a number …
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