Garden

Here are recommended tools and basic pruning techniques for maintaining the health of a plant and for accentuating key attributes, such as leaves, bark, branch structure, flowers, fruit, or other desirable characteristics. Bypass pruners or shears BYPASS SHEARS Bypass shears are like scissors.

Compost benefits the garden as well as the environment. Photo: Pixabay.com The process of composting is good for your garden and for the environment. Home composting allows gardeners to recycle organic material while conserving landfill space and reducing reliance on fossil fuel.

When fallen leaves are overly abundant, consider composting them or shredding them so that they decompose more quickly. Photo: Marie Narlock Theres nothing like the glowing presence of autumn colors, each brilliant red, orange, and yellow leaf backlit by the sun.

Our gardens at Martial Cottle Park are divided into many different collections with different themes and focuses. See descriptions below for details. Click the map to see a larger version with the collections labeled.Important: Please respect our gardens and do not pick or eat any parts of the plants without…

Top tips for a successful vegetable garden Choose a flat, sunny location with well-drained soil. Vegetables need at a minimum of 6–8 hours of sun. Full sun is best. Prepare your soil well before you plant. Thoroughly remove all weeds, dig to loosen the soil, and amend with compost and fertilizer as needed…

A wealth of invaluable reference materials are available from University of California's Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) Publications. Both print and electronic versions are available for most. Many smaller publications are free or low-cost.

This page provides comprehensive information about fruit tree pruning.

Garden Help > How ToBasics Yearly Inspection. A yearly inspection is a good idea. Do this at a quiet time of year gardening-wise. Check the sharpness of all tools, check the handles, and do any appropriate maintenance.Handle Replacement. Remember, you can replace the handles on most tools…

Before buying roses you should survey the area where you will be planting them. Most roses require 6-8 hours of direct sun and can withstand full sun in our planting region. Next, pick roses that are disease resistant.

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