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Strawberry Madrone, Marina Strawber
Western Redbud
Dr. Hurd Manzanita
Coast Redwood
California Poppy, Golden Poppy
Common Blue Fescue, Blue Fescuegras
Hummingbird Sage, Pitcher Sage
Common Yarrow, Milfoil
Rainbow Fescue
Kinnikinnick Bearberry
Designer: Liz Ryan

Simple Pleasures

Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Practice grass-cycling by leaving short grass clippings on lawns after mowing, so that nutrients and organic matter are returned to the soil.

Water Saving Tip:

Check soil moisture below the surface with a soil probe or large screwdriver, trowel or shovel. Don't assume the plants need water just because the soil surface looks dry.

Integrated Pest Management:

Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.