Tag: garden
Lawn watering and fertilizing techniques
TEMECULA – A lush, green lawn is a sight to behold. Many variables are involved in growing and maintaining grass, and water and fertilizer...
How to hire a contractor for home remodeling
When a homeowner decides to make the investment in a home improvement project, they’re entrusting a professional contractor to bring their vision to life...
Low-maintenance lawn alternatives
TEMECULA – A traditional lawn may not be right for every property nor desired by every homeowner. Lawns take time and effort to establish...
Rose Care FUNdamentals for March
Frank BrinesSpecial to Valley NewsLocation, Location, Location. Depending on your location – or more specifically that of your garden – you may have experienced...
Fallbrook horticulturist creates natural gardens
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook resident Roger Boddaert, a “Maker of Natural Gardens,” ornamental horticulturist, professional landscape designer and certified International Society of Arboriculture arborist, incorporates...
Get rid of pests in the garden
Andrea VerdinSpecial to Valley NewsSpring is just around the corner. Plants and flowers are budding, and gardens will begin to bear fruits and vegetables...
Simple ways to reduce risk of disease in your garden
TEMECULA – No garden is immune to disease. Even the most attentive, experienced gardeners have had to confront disease in their gardens, which can...
Are gophers getting the best of your yard?
TEMECULA – It takes but one gopher to tear up a lawn, burrow through the landscape, devour plants and destroy trees. A gopher is...
Rose Care FUNdamentals for January 2021
Frank BrinesARS Master Consulting RosarianHappy New Year – let’s hope this one is an improvement over 2020. This month I’m going to help you...
Winds cause anxiety for De Luz avocado grower
Santa Ana winds have long been the cause of headaches for avocado growers, and the winds experienced in Southern California the first week of...