Southern California Coastal & Inland Valleys
April, 2010
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
Gardening For the Cure
Smooth leaf hydrangeas ( Hydrangea arborescens ) are adaptable native shrubs that flourish in many parts of the country. And breeders have given us a host of beautiful cultivars to choose from....
A Dangerous Book
Be forewarned. The minute you open The Gardener's Color Palette , you can kiss your savings account goodbye. Because once you get a look at the stunning photographs of flowers by Clive Nichols...
Karmic Justice?
Anyone who gardens in the eastern U.S. is familiar with the Japanese beetle, that voracious consumer of just about anything green in the garden. It is one of the most destructive pests east of the...
A Helenium of a Different Color
Helenium, also known as sneezeweed, has long been a favorite for adding color to the late season garden. The daisy-like flowers with raised centers bloom in autumnal shades of orange, red, russet...
In the Garden
Spring Care For Fruit Trees
The weather from now through June is ideal for planting citrus, avocados, and other tender trees such as kumquats and pomegranates, as well as kiwi vines. In frost-free areas, also try cherimoya, guava, mango, and passion fruit. For containers, be...
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Resources
Shows & Events
LA Garden Show Living Green: Essentials for the Home Gardener Friday, April 30, through Sunday, May 2, 9am-4pm, the LA County Arboretum and Botanic Garden will...
Clever Gardening Technique
Small Buckets as Compost or Trash Collectors Place a few paint or other 5-gallon-size buckets throughout the garden as handy waste...
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Regional Reminders
- Add Edible Flowers
- Feed With Manure Tea
- Feed Roses
- Plant Summer-Color Bulbs
- Home-Mixed Fertilizer
