Summer Dormancy in California
Summer in California is when our plants take a rest.
Garden Tips
Articles that give general advice on designing or maintaining a garden.
Color in Garden Design
Understanding color and how to arrange plants based on their color is essential to a well designed garden plan.
Drought Tolerant Gardening - Nurse Rocks
A simple trick to help give your plants a flying start in your garden.
Compost vs Manure
What is the difference in using compost or manure in the garden?
Test your Soil Texture by Hand
Using this simple technique you can easily understand what type of soil you have.