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Gardeners working at elevation quickly learn that the cooler air, frost pockets, and rocky soils of the San Diego County mountains create their own pest…
A raised garden bed can solve several common growing problems at once. Lifting the root zone above compacted ground improves water movement, warms the soil…
Citrus trees can thrive in mountain gardens, yet winter brings a different set of priorities from those used in warm coastal districts. Frost, cold winds,…
The ground beneath pine trees can look invitingly cool, yet it is one of the more demanding places to establish a garden. Dense roots compete for water and…
Australia's higher country districts share something quiet gardeners in coastal suburbs rarely see - long, frosty winters and a short, sharp growing season.…
Lavender is one of the most rewarding plants to multiply at home. A healthy parent plant can provide several young cuttings, each with the potential to become…
The Descanso Garden Club supports mountain community gardeners in San Diego County with practical guidance and shared horticultural knowledge. Australian…
Australian gardeners know that a sloping block can be both a blessing and a headache. Water races off before it can soak in, topsoil slides downhill after…
Irises reward a little maintenance with stronger flowering, healthier foliage and more planting material. Their underground rhizomes gradually become crowded,…
A productive garden can be transformed overnight by burrowing pests, browsing animals and a few well-used pathways through the beds. Gophers chew roots…