Succulents 101 Succulents are a great fit for Southern California—beautiful, tough, and water-wise. Succulents are an invaluable plant—especially for Southern Californians—because they’re beautiful, resilient, and naturally water-wise. Succulents store water in their leaves, stems, and roots, which allows them to thrive in arid climates and lean soils. That water-storage strategy also creates an incredible variety
Fertilizer Basics: N-P-K Explained Fertilizer supports growth—when applied correctly and at the right time. Fertilizers are materials given to plants to support healthy growth. They can be organic (derived from natural sources) or inorganic (manufactured/mined). Fertilizers come in several forms including granular, liquid, controlled-release, and tablet. Helpful note: The “best” fertilizer depends on the plant,
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Deer Resistant Gardening Deer browsing is most common when new growth is tender—or food is scarce. Perhaps nothing challenges home gardeners more than creating a truly deer-resistant landscape. Deer will sample almost anything—especially in spring when new growth is tender, and in fall and winter when natural food dries up or disappears. To make it
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Deadheading to Extend Bloom Life Removing spent blooms encourages many plants to keep flowering. Deadheading simply means removing spent (faded) flowers from a plant. Most flowering plants bloom in order to produce seed. If you remove the flower before the plant finishes forming and dropping seed, the plant often “tries again”—which can mean more blooms
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