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Houseplant Propagating Methods

Propagation Options: Propagating can be done in multiple ways but when it comes to houseplants, the two easiest options are...

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ORCHIDS 101: Soil Prep, Planting in Pots & Basic Maintenance

Orchids are one of the largest and oldest families of flowering plants in the world, with over 25,000 different species....

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Rose Gardening: Varieties, Care & Maintenance, Rose of the Year

ALL ABOUT ROSES Fertilizer + Care + Pruning + Roger's Favorite Varieties Fertilizer • The key to having constant rose...

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Conservation & What it Means for Nature

There are many ways to help our planet and sometimes it's the small gestures that not only help Mother Earth,...

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Culinary Gardening – Grow Your Own

PLANTING A CULINARY CONTAINER GARDEN GARDENING TIPS ON HOW TO PLANT & MAINTAIN CONTAINERS: • Successful culinary gardens are achieved...

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Gardening 101: Learn the Basics of Plant Selection and Planting

ROGER’S MAINTANENCE CARE + PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS: If your soil needs amendment, start with compost. Roger’s Recommends Malibu Compost. You can...

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Everything You Need to Know About Caladium Care, Indoors or Out!

Caladiums are taking the design world by storm! These spectacular exotic plants have the most fascinating colors and details throughout...

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Everything You Need to Know About Worm Composting

All The Facts You Need to Know About Worm Composting Recycling your food scraps is no longer a niche preference...

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2022 Rose of the Year: Princesse Charlene de Monaco

There are so many beautiful roses to plant in California, but sometimes a variety appears that just takes your breath...

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Water Conservation Techniques

Keep Earth Happy: How to Conserve Water in Your Orange County Garden We see gardening as an exciting challenge where...

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David Austin Roses and How to Care for Them in California

David Austin is an award-winning breeder known for his outstanding roses that combine the beauty and fragrance of a classic...

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What Can I Plant with Milkweed?

Locally native Milkweed is an absolute must-have for California gardens—the fate of our monarch butterfly populations depends on it! You...

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Yves Piaget Rose Review

The Yves Piaget Rose has been getting a lot of attention lately, and many gardeners are curious if it lives...

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Everything You Need to Know About Fertilizer

Fertilizer is an essential part of growing healthy plants, but irresponsible use of synthetic formulas has led to some catastrophic...

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Pink Panther Foxglove • How to Care for This Beautiful Blooming Plant

How to Care for Foxglove Foxglove is a fabulous perennial with an incredibly long bloom time—from spring until fall—and the...

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The Buzz On Bees • How Pollinators Help Our Gardens

How Are Bees Important to the Environment? We receive a lot of inquiries about how bees are vital to the...

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Planting Pre-Sprouted Bulbs

The Why & How of Planting Bulbs That Have Already Started to Sprout Nothing says "spring" more than a garden...

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Dazzling Dahlias and How to Grow Them

Dahlias are a family of flowers known for their tall, ultra-vibrant blooms that are popular for cut flower arrangements. Most...

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The Best Low-Growing Groundcover Plants

There are so many gorgeous groundcover plants we can grow in Southern California, and they serve several purposes. They’re great...

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Tomato Terminology: Gardening Tomatoes Made Easy

Tomatoes come in many shapes, colors, and sizes, but before you start deciding whether you want to grow beefsteaks or...

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