Southern California Coastal & Inland Valleys
May, 2005
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
New Variegated Plants
Gardeners sometimes have mixed feelings about variegated plants. On one hand, they add color when the plant is out of bloom. On the other hand, variegated plants can be less vigorous compared to...
Rotating Hanging Basket
Have you ever noticed how your hanging baskets get lopsided by midsummer? Usually its because one side receives more sunlight than the other, spurring uneven growth. Short of getting up on a...
Sugar Helps Trees Survive
Many trees suffer from transplant shock after being dug from the nursery and put into containers to be sold at the garden center. Often less than 5 percent of the original roots survive the move....
In the Garden
Water Beautifies the Garden
Whether in a pond, sprinkler, fountain, or waterfall, water beautifies the garden. Glimmering surfaces and ripples offer visual delight as they catch the sun's sparks. Drips and rivulets provide musical pleasures. Plants that love water enable the...
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Resources
Shows & Events
Recycling Household Throwaways Into Garden Tools Come get ideas for reusing household items in the garden on June 9 (Thursday), 2:30 p.m., in...
Clever Gardening Technique
Plastic Baskets Use plastic baskets from cherry tomatoes or strawberries to protect newly sprouted seedlings...
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Regional Reminders
- Destroy Leaves Afflicted With Peach Leaf Curl
- Water Deeply
- Attract Bees and Butterflies
- Maintain Thick Mulch
- Love Your Lawn
