Principles of Xeriscape 7: Maintenance – with Craig Miller
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Maintaining the landscape is key, even in a xeriscape. Pruning, occasional weeding and pest management, checking watering systems, and adjusting automatic irrigation systems as the seasons change will be needed. […]
Principles of Xeriscape 3 & 4: Turf & Plant Selection – with Craig Miller
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The most controversial and misunderstood of the xeriscape principles is the concept of appropriate turf. Turf grasses have a place in the landscape, even in a xeriscape. We will provide […]
The Basics of Xeriscape with Craig Miller
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Xeriscape is not rocks and cactus but a colorful, lower maintenance alternative to water hungry landscapes. Learn the Seven Principles of Xeriscape, and take away some great ideas for retrofitting […]
10 Things NOT to Do in Your Landscape
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This is your comprehensive guide to over watering, over planting, herbicide misapplication, tree abuse, and inappropriate species selection. Join us to learn how you can be the best steward of […]
Made In The Shade
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A shady spot in your landscape offers the opportunity to grow some unique plant selections that not only tolerate shade but prefer it. These include richly-colored flowers, plants with lush […]
Top 7 Tree Care Myths Debunked
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Should trees be staked after planting? What does the root system of a tree really look like? What about fast-growing trees? Should you reduce the height to make them safer? […]
Tree Planting 101: Steps you don’t want to get wrong!
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With hundreds of trees in the Tagawa Nursery already available, choosing a tree is the easy part. Planting them properly can be another issue. Do it right, and your tree will get off […]
Are your trees and shrubs trying to tell telling you something?
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Like most gardeners, I’m convinced that Mother Nature enjoys playing tricks on us. For example, take all the rain we got this past spring. While we had to show a […]
We may love our shirt-sleeve weather, but our plants don’t!
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If you value your landscape, listen up! It’s time to grab the buckets and hoses! You’ve heard me talk about the importance of winter watering. But if you’ve tuned out […]
Give Your Plants Some Mid-Summer Love to Further Your Gardening Buck
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Want to get the most bang out of your gardening buck? Then give your plants some simple mid-summer love! With a little luck, our flowers and veggie gardens are coming into […]