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September Tips of the Month

September Tips of the Month
Autumn is just a few days away, and it's time to start preparing your garden for fall. Learn how to do it here with our September Tips of the Month! Maintenance Fertilize Permanent Plants - Feed established trees, shrubs, ground covers and warm-season grasses, such as Bermuda. Feed acid-loving plants like camellias, azaleas and rhododendrons…
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August Plant of the Month: Euphorbia characias ‘Black Pearl’

August Plant of the Month: Euphorbia characias ‘Black Pearl’
Longing for some long-season interest in your garden? Look no further! Find it here with our August Plant of the Month. Euphorbia characias 'Black Pearl' is an evergreen perennial with stunning chartreuse "blooms" dotted with dramatically contrasting reddish-black eyes, which sit atop architectural stems full of soft, grey-green foliage. As with all members of the…
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August Tips of the Month

August Tips of the Month
We're in the last full month of summer, and there is so much to do in the garden! Protect your yard from heat, drought and fire by following our August Tips of the Month. Maintenance Be Prepared for Wildfire: Fire season is in full swing; if you live near the native chaparral, reduce the fire risk to…
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July Plant of the Month: Salvia guaranitica ‘Black and Blue’

July Plant of the Month: Salvia guaranitica ‘Black and Blue’
Bring vibrant, show-stopping color into your summer garden with our July Plant of the Month! Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue' is an upright perennial with an open, bushy habit, reaching 3-5 feet tall at maturity. In areas with harsh winters or extended summer heat, this semi-tender plant is grown as an annual, and typically stays within the 2-3 foot…
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