Tree Types

Fall is approaching and so are our last two webinars of the year! Join us every third Thursday of the month from 12:00 to 1:00pm PST to learn about a wide range of urban pest management topics. This series is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required.  September 17, 2026 - Palm…

Fall Into Gardening - A Plant List for FallHere are some plants to consider planting in the fall and plants that shine in autumn.Seed a Wildflower Garden To stretch the bloom season of your wildflower garden, be sure to include some of the following wildflower perennials:  Blanket Flower,…

Selecting and Planting Landscape TreesA landscape tree is a long-term investment. That investment begins with selecting quality nursery stock and continues with thoughtful placement, proper planting and careful establishment. Tahoe's short EXTERNAL IMAGEgrowing season, cold winters, intense summer sun,…

Visiting Yosemite National Park is an awe-inspiring experience, even for the most seasoned of travelers. The valleys, waterfalls, giant sequoias, and iconic Glacier Point are all bucket list destinations ideal for a family camping vacation. To continue enjoying beautiful parks like Yosemite, it is important…

May is about the time home gardeners can think about planting trees, shrubs, and some perennials: the soil is generally warm enough for roots to get established, and what freezes we get can likely be handled by plants known to thrive in the Tahoe Basin.  Here are things to consider as you select trees,…

California’s urban forests deserve nothing less than “Fancy” trees. Jessie Godfrey, UC ANR Environmental Horticulture and Water Resource Management Advisor, is elevating the work of “Team Fancy,” a group of nursery professionals advocating for state-specific tree quality standards. These standards aim to…

El cambio climático está afectando a todos los parámetros del espectro ambiental y, por tanto, a todos los aspectos de la vida. En cuanto a la resiliencia del agua, los efectos persistentes del cambio climático juegan un papel importante en la limitación del acceso al agua, al tiempo que aumentan la demanda…