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Hydrangea. Photo: Annie Spratt, Unsplash This section covers flowering trees and shrubs that have been introduced to Marin and other California counties as a result of European contact. These tend to enter dormancy when days shorten and temperatures cool.
When to plant: January to early February
Harvest window: May through June, depending on variety
Fertilization: Nitrogen in spring and post-harvest, additional applications based on tree age, health, and soil quality
Prune dead and diseased branches, and roughly 10% of new growth in late summer
Donate to the UC Master Gardener Program in Merced County, which provides information to the public on home gardening, pest management, and sustainable landscaping practices to Merced county residents through: Monthly free workshops to the community, Free individual advice through our Help Line, Information…
The real work of composting is done by a variety of underground inhabitants including earthworms, sowbugs, bacteria, fungi and other micro-organisms. Some you can see, but most you cannot.
A colorful California hillside in summer. Photo: Connie Lefkowitz Marin's topography is part of our natural beauty. The views are gorgeous, but there are special considerations pertaining to erosion, water, and plant selection.
Lambert Yuri, Unsplash > Types of weeds > Life cycle of weeds > How to identify weeds > Managing weeds > What to do when you already have weeds > What you should know about weedkillers > How to prevent weeds Weeds are generally defined as any plant growing in a place where you dont want it, or a pla...
In Sebastopol, the UC Master Gardeners of Sonoma County have refurbished an area near the front of the Sebastopol Center for the Arts on High Street. The Demonstration Garden provides beautiful planting ideas for home gardeners using hardy, native, and water-wise plants arranged in a simple and fire-smart…
Trees are the most imposing aspect of a native landscape whether they dominate wildlands or open to vistas. They are also a valued aesthetic in home gardens and in urban and suburban open spaces as they provide shade from harsh sun or simply add beauty with foliage, bark, and flowers.
