The Science Behind Nature - in Layperson Speak
A version of this is appearing in our local paper - here it is with more photos, and links to resources and other articles I've written As I soak in the early summer wonders of fledgling birds, growing lizards and ripening berries, I also realize that it’s tough times too. Even with that wonderful …
Continue Reading about Helping Our Natural World – Trees, Birds, etc
I have lived in five states -- three in the Midwest, and Arizona and now California out West. Never have I seen such terrible tree pruning as in Southern California, which adds an assault to the precious little rainfall we receive - 7 inches this season. Turns out it's been the case for awhile. …
Note: Even though it's cooler, the West is not getting much rain so below still applies. For those of us in the West particularly, our trees need extra care during this hot time of year. In California, 100+ degrees (up into the 110s for us in SoCA) became the uncomfortable norm this past week. …
After the City of Redlands where I live had reports of nests being deliberately harmed during tree pruning -- which I wrote about in When to trim trees and protect nesting wildlife -- they agreed that education was needed. Good news - we now have a brochure available for residents and tree …
Continue Reading about Nests and Tree Trimming Brochure now available
Note: Click here for a brochure for So CA now available on this subject! I wasn't sure how to title this article -- as it's about best tree and shrub trimming practices. But it also stems from disturbing reports of commercial tree trimmers deliberately harming nests. I'll go with the more positive …
Continue Reading about When to Trim Trees and Protect Nesting Wildlife
Our California native plants are hanging in for the winter -- undoubtedly hoping for some real winter rains. In the meantime, for many it's the time of year to do some pruning. There are exceptions (see below) but pruning in the winter months before new growth starts is often recommended. Here are …
Continue Reading about Pruning Native Plants: Tips We’ve Found Useful
