• How to keep plants alive during a drought
• Water saving tips
• Don't forget to mulch
• Basic irrigation
• How to conserve water in an edible garden
• Spend a weekend doing one of the August Fire-smart Landscaping Tips
• Check out our critical fire-smart steps
• Be prepared! Check out the FireSafe Marin website
• Learn how to harden your home
• Assemble your Grab and Go kit
• PG&E’s video on Seven steps to a more fire-resistant home
Because of our drought, continue watering plants until the third rainy day. Because the days are shorter, consider reducing irrigation times. This is a good time to add compost around your plants. Remember your irrigation lines go on top of the compost and below the mulch. If you are developing a more earth-friendly garden, consider adding native plants to your garden in the fall. If you need a consultation for a tree in your garden, hire a Consulting Arborist.
For some gardeners, trees are members of the family. Standing, arms wide, they are the iconic background in family photos, a firm hold as kids climb and swing from their branches, and protectors sharing their canopy on a sunny day...
GO TO THE MARIN IJ ARCHIVE PAGE FOR MORE STORIES AND GARDENING TIPS!
| Event Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Exploring Plant Life on Ring Mountain- Back to Life! | 9/25/2021 |
| Pruning Japanese Maples | 9/29/2021 |
| Habitat Gardening: Bring Birds- Bees- and Butterflies to Your Yard | 10/11/2021 |
| Exploring Plant Life on Ring Mountain- Back to Life! | 10/16/2021 |
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UCRBG CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT: MANZANITA
UCRBG CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT: CALIFORNIA BUCKEYE
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