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Written by Alicia R If vegetables could speak, members of the humble squash family might advise other edibles that summer is no time to put down roots if you can’t take the heat in the garden. Planting vegetables during the summer requires choosing types that grow well when temperatures rise and tolerate the limited moisture of […]
Written by Wendy M. California is one of the most beautiful states in the country when it comes to sun, surf, and turf. For all of the water that is along the coastline, it can be difficult to keep the plants on land hydrated during the droughts that California has had a history of. Professional garden […]
By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura They have fluffy fur, short tails, long ears, and whiskers. These small mammals are known as rabbits and are mostly herbivores; eating leafy greens, seeds, grasses, flower buds, and fruits.They have adapted to living in suburban areas and surrounding sites where plenty of food is available at their disposal. […]
By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura Peering in the distance is an 8-10 foot or taller shrub covered with cheerful yellow poppy blossoms, in front of that is a blue flowered Cleveland Sage, and lastly an orange monkey flower, what a show stopper of California native plants! There is a special type of plant that […]
Written by Katie S. Spring has arrived in California! If you are like the rest of us here at Green Thumb Nursery, your thoughts turn to your garden. We’ve pulled together some ideas that you can use to infuse both charm and personality into your garden. Our ideas range from the simple to the more […]
Written by Myca A. Have you ever looked around at your yard in dismay, wondering if you could ever make it look like your neighbor’s house or one of those homes in a magazine? Few people have the money to have full-time gardeners and landscape architects available at all times. If you have a limited budget […]
Written by Melissa F. What Are Aphids? Aphids, otherwise commonly referred to as plant lice, are an invasive nuisance that can attack and destroy many of your plants. So why are these minute creatures so devastating? They reproduce at an alarming rate. By the time you notice aphids on your plants, you may already […]
Written by Wendy S. Southern California is a beautiful place to live. There’s a multitude of things to do with family and friends. But when you’re home, you’re probably looking for some peace and quiet in the comfort of your own backyard. That’s where privacy walls come into play. What do Privacy Walls do? In […]
Written by Sarah R. Screens! Screens! Everywhere! Screens! They are everywhere. We are all on them. I’m writing this article on a screen, you are reading it on a screen and the chances are your kids are somewhere doing something on a screen. Do you ever feel like you and your family are on […]
Written by Julie G. Living in Southern California has its perks — perfect year-round weather, sunshine, proximity to the beach and the mountains, and of course amazing opportunities and choices for resident and commercial gardens alike. As with any popular area, there are lots of people looking to spend their days here, inside and outside […]