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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

The Myth of Firewise Plants

December 30, 2025
By Kevin Marini, UC Master Gardener of Placer County and UC Defensible Space Educator From The Curious Gardener, Spring 2024  There was a point last year when I started to appreciate the length of time that had gone by since a big fire had occurred. Most of the time, paranoia takes over daily…
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

The Dance for Defensible Space

December 29, 2025
By Kevin Marini, UC Community Education Specialist: Natural Resources From The Curious Gardener, Spring 2023 In this day and age, it can be challenging to find common ground on a myriad of social and environmental issues that confront us in our modern societies. It has become a societal norm to hold a…
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

To Be or Not to Be: The American Lawn

December 18, 2025
By Tish Grenfell, UC Master Gardeners of Placer County Q: I know that a lot of people are tearing out their lawn. Should I do that, and, if so, what can I plant instead?A: First, examine your reasons for having a lawn. Grass can be difficult, needing plentiful water, fertilizer, weed killers, pesticides…
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

Replacing Your Lawn (Save Some Water, Save Some Mowing)

December 18, 2025
Compiled by Joan Goff, UC Master Gardeners of Placer County So, you want to replace that thirsty lawn with something that uses less water but still looks beautiful? Good idea!  But where to start? There are several elements to consider in making this change. Remove the existing…
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

Resources for Finding the Right Plants for Your Landscape

December 8, 2025
UC Davis Arboretum All-Stars Database searchable by plant characteristics, downloadable brochure, planting and care instructions, garden planting plans. https://arboretum.ucdavis.edu/arboretum-all-starsWater-wise Landscaping: Water Efficient Plants for the Sierra Foothills, Zone 7  A booklet produced by…
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

Garden Design: Where Do I Start?

December 4, 2025
By Annette Wyrick, UC Master Gardener of Placer County From The Curious Gardener, Summer 2021               During the past year, we have been at home more and this has given us an opportunity to look at and use our gardens throughout the seasons. While the garden has…
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An orange flower grows in a greenhouse
Green Blog: Article

California nursery industry grapples with plastics, water, nutrients

October 8, 2025
By Caroline D Champlin
Nursery owners and landscapers are anticipating a slew of new environmental regulations to impact business as usual. Scientists from University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources brought these hot topics, and many others, to business owners’ attention at the 2025 California Nursery Conference…
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a variety of small garden containers illustrates filler, spiller
UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Article

Central Sierra: Container Gardening Basics

August 19, 2025
Container Magic – Helpful How-to Tips on Planting Your Garden in a Container Container gardening is a fun and easy way to beautify a yard or small garden space. Containers are perfect for most environments and people of all gardening levels. They are portable and offer endless possibilities. Choose…
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Los diseños y beneficios de los materiales permeables
Water Supply Security (WSS): Article

Materiales Permeables: Un Enfoque Sostenible para las Aguas Pluviales

July 28, 2025
By Esther N Lofton, Erik C Porse
 Las superficies impermeables, como el hormigón o el asfalto, han permitido el desarrollo urbano a gran escala en todo el sur de California al proporcionar cimientos estables para las estructuras de los edificios, facilitar el movimiento eficiente de peatones y vehículos, y transportar rápidamente el…
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