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Best Vegetables to Grow in Southern California: Easy, Fast Growers

Written by Kelsey W. Growing a vegetable garden is one of the most rewarding ways [...]

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Water Sprouts and Suckers on Fruit Trees

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP, Green Thumb Nursery, Ventura Short answer: Water sprouts are fast, straight [...]

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Fast-Growing Plants When You Want an Instant Garden

Written by Kelsey W. Gardening is an activity you can enjoy for many years, but [...]

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The Secret to Getting A Drought Tolerant Plant – Drought Tolerant

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura To many people, a drought tolerant plant means that [...]

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Tropical Plants for Southern California: What Grows in a Dry Climate

Written by Kelsey W. Spend a week somewhere like Puerto Vallarta or Oahu and it [...]

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Best Plants for a Balcony or Patio in Southern California

Written by Kelsey W. The best plants for a balcony or patio are container-friendly ones [...]

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Best Native Plants for Southern California Yards

Written by Kelsey W. The best native plants for a Southern California yard are drought-tolerant [...]

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Preparing Your Home for Spring Vegetable Planting in Southern California

Written by Kelsey W. Planting a vegetable garden is a rewarding experience and can encourage [...]

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Why Is My Plant Losing Leaves? Causes and How to Fix It

Written by Kelsey W. Short answer: Most plants drop leaves because of one fixable stress: [...]

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Easiest Low-Maintenance Plants for Southern California

Written by Kelsey W. The easiest low-maintenance plants for a Southern California yard are tough, [...]

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