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Written by Susan B. Our magnificent and mild Southern California climate blurs the lines between seasons. Naturally, it may not occur to us to think about plants that bring our front or backyards to life throughout each season. We believe that a well-balanced landscape design incorporates green and flowering plants, shrubs, and trees that offer […]
Written by Susan B. Sometimes we feel the need to talk about plants that add a lot of drama to our gardens, backyards, or overall landscape. And our temperate climate gives us the ideal conditions that are necessary to create a tropical oasis. You’ll need to find a place that gets plenty of sun throughout […]
Written by Susan B. Trees are a critical foundation component of every landscape design. And Southern California property owners are fortunate in that our ideal year-round climate allows us to plant trees that offer year-round interest. We have the benefit of being able to choose trees that provide us color, fragrance, attractive foliage, and shade. […]
Written by Susan B. Although we’re thrilled to see our summer garden plants bursting with color, we don’t want to miss out on the chance to enjoy those colors closer to our front or back doors. And the best way we know of to do that is to create container gardens to put on our […]
Written by Susan B. Hanging baskets have many uses. Some of the best flowering plants for hanging baskets need to be protected from direct sunlight – particularly during the hottest months of summer. Use these plants to spruce up your front porch, or to brighten your covered patio. You can even hang them from trees […]
By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura Three weeks ago I planted Tomatoes and Squash. I decided to repurpose an old wooden wheel barrow and turn it into a lovely vegetable garden. Today I checked on my plantings and they have almost tripled in size. How inspiring it is to see your hard work teaming with […]
Written by Susan B. When we talk about plants and shrubs for the garden, we always share their light requirements. We realize that sun exposure can vary from place to place and from property to property. We want to be sure that our customers understand the growing requirements of every plant they purchase from us. […]
Written by Susan B. Our moderate Southern California climate makes it possible to enjoy garden plants all year long. You may believe that it’s not possible to have a beautiful-looking landscape unless you devote every free minute to maintaining it. And while that may be the case with some plants, it’s not the case with […]
Written by Susan B. We like to think that we’re the “go-to” resource for customers who are looking for plants and flowers for their homes and gardens. April is the height of spring, and people are often wondering what to plant – whether they’re starting a garden for the first time, want to add to […]
Written by Susan B. Spring planting is an exciting time. We love the satisfaction we get from growing food crops, but that’s especially true of tomatoes. Nothing quite compares to the delicious taste of a home-grown tomato, especially when it’s picked at the peak of ripeness just before you plan to eat it. We’re going […]