California Forests

If you live in an area where deer roam, now is the time to take action to protect any new trees on your property from deer damage during rutting season.

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…

Magpies are amazing birds! They are strikingly handsome, intelligent, and bold. They build nests with domed roofs and side entrances and decorate these homes with the bright shiny objects they collect. They hold funeral services for their dead. They can mimic human speech. A cartoon pair, the yellow-billed…

Every year, Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week reminds us that one small insect can have a massive impact on our communities. The emerald ash borer (EAB) is an invasive metallic green beetle that has caused the death of millions of ash trees across North America, killing nearly 100% of unprotected street trees…

Native and adapted Tahoe Friendly plants require less water, fertilizer and pesticides and can include a diversity of options for your home landscape. They will however require irrigation while getting established the first year. It is a good idea to group plants by their sunlight and moisture requirements…

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,…