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Adjusting Soil pH in California Gardens

Many factors influence soil acidity (Ph) in soils, learn about Ph, how to measure it, and when and how to adjust it in your garden.

Publication Number:: 8710

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Benefits of Plants to Humans and Urban Ecosystems

The link between horticulture and health and well-being has been scientifically documented for centuries. This publication explores the benefits in five major areas.

Publication Number:: 8726

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California Bee-Friendly Garden Recipes

Honey bees and their wild cousins are having hard times lately. See how you can help them out by making your garden more bee-friendly, whether you have a cottage garden or vegetable garden, or even a drought-tolerant native plant garden.

Publication Number:: 8518

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Coastal California Rain Gardens

Rain gardens collect rainwater and beautify a yard. They provide an effective form of rainwater harvesting, allowing property owners to save valuable water from going down storm drains.

Publication Number:: 8531

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Common Bees and Common Plants Card Set Bundle

Save 20% when you buy both card sets together!

Publication Number:: 3557BUN

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Common Bees in California Gardens, 2nd Ed

Nearly 1600 species of native bees can be found in California's rich ecosystems; this colorful pocket field guide will help you identify bees commonly found in urban gardens and landscapes.

Publication Number:: 3552-2

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Common Plants to Attract California Native Bees

Many of California's 5100 species of flowering native plants have coevolved with native bees. Learn how to select plants for your garden or landscape to attract and support native bees.

Publication Number:: 3557

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Drip Irrigation in the Home Landscape

Whether you're considering a drip irrigation system for your garden or fine tuning your existing system, you need this classic guide -- don't go to the hardware store without it!

Publication Number:: 21579

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Drought Tip: Keeping Plants Alive under Drought or Water Restrictions

Learn how to keep outdoor plants alive during drought or water restrictions. Topics include symptoms of water stress, conservation tips, methods to help specific plants survive drought, and planning a drought-resistant landscape.

Publication Number:: 8553

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Home Gardens and Lead

Lead is a heavy metal that occurs in all soils but can reach hazardous levels in some soils as a result of leaded-fuel exhaust, industrial wastes and other causes. Learn how to test your soil for safety and see what you can do if lead levels run too high.

Publication Number:: 8424

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Landscape Pest Identification Cards

These pocket-size laminated cards can be carried with you as a handy reference to insect and mite pests as well as important diseases in landscape plants.

Publication Number:: 3513

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Landscaping Tips to Help Defend Your Home from Wildfire

You can have both a beautiful landscape and a defensible fire-safe zone (minimum 100 feet) around your rural home. Get the basics, plus helpful Internet links and a 3-part poster in this publication.

Publication Number:: 8322

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Lavenders for California Gardens

Lavender is a delightful and useful garden plant. It can be used as a drought-tolerant low hedge, a specimen plant, a cut flower, and an herb that provides a fragrant addition to many herbal projects.

Publication Number:: 8135

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Mulches for Landscapes

Learn the benefits and proper application of mulches in the landscape.

Publication Number:: 8672

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Native and Naturalized Plants for the Home Garden in Northern California

Learn how to identify plants that are native to your area, along with the advantages of growing native plants in your garden such as lower irrigation needs, better resistance to native pests, and a better fit with native wildlife and the local climate.

Publication Number:: 8401

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Oaks in the Urban Landscape

A complete look at the management of oaks in urban areas. You’ll learn how species selection, genetic diversity, cultural practices, pest management, risk assessment, and protection during development all play key roles in preserving urban oaks.

Publication Number:: 3518

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Organic Amendments for Landscape Soils

Organic amendments are added to modify a soil in the zone where roots will grow. Learn which situations may lend themselves to amendments and how to make a choice among the many available.

Publication Number:: 8711

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Pests of Landscape Trees and Shrubs, 3rd Edition

The ultimate guide to managing landscape pests is completely revised! Contains over 400 pages, 575 photographs, and the easy-to-use problem solving tables you've come to rely on.

Publication Number:: 3359

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Poisonous Plants

Homeowners should know which plants found in their landscape could be toxic in some way and, ideally, should have some knowledge of the symptoms associated with these poisonous plants.

Publication Number:: 8560

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Principles for Landscape Water Conservation

Repeated droughts, warm temperatures, and climate change mean that water conservation will remain a necessity in California.

Publication Number:: 6713

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Smart Weather-Based Irrigation Controllers

What makes an irrigation controller "smart?" Learn how to select and use a smart weather-based irrigation controller.

Publication Number:: 8674

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Trees and Shrubs for Northern California Serpentine Landscapes

When gardening in serpentine soils, you need to avoid exposure to naturally occurring asbestos (NOA) and some heavy metals. The best way to reduce the risk of exposure is to encourage vegetation. Find plants that will thrive in these special conditions.

Publication Number:: 8400

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