If you’ve ever stood over a rose bush with pruners in your hand and thought, “I can’t believe I’m about to do this,” you’re in good company. Roses have a way of making us feel like we’re committing a crime when we cut them back—even when we know it’s the right move. But here’s the […]
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In the forest, trees and shrubs grow naturally and wildly. Some grow into majestic trees, or an occasional beautiful shrub, though many will succumb to nature and only the fittest will survive. There is a time and a place for natural plantings, left to grow on their own. But as much as we love the
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The Grim Reaper of Citrus Trees If you love Citrus trees beware, this Halloween the grim reaper will not be wearing a black robe and carrying a scythe… And it may be providing more of a trick than a treat! The Grim Reaper of citrus trees is a tiny, flying, sap-sucking insect the size of
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Simply stated, encouraging deep root growth is universally accepted as good horticultural technique. Deep roots stabilize our trees and shrubs and the deeper roots can tap water from deeper in the soil where moisture is retained for longer periods of time. One of the biggest obstacles to developing deep roots is the habit of daily
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Bringing out your hedge trimmer can be an easy, fast way to turn your plants from shabby to shapely. After a few effortless swings, the job is largely done. But we’ve all seen that stiff, unnatural, exterior of dense, tightly packed leaves with dead dry interior as a result. At Garden View, our maintenance teams
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Cold is coming, protect your plants Even in sunny California, frost can happen. Deciding the best steps for action before the cold hits is the best way to protect from, and mitigate frost damage- But there are steps you can take during and afterwards to keep your landscape safe during the winter. Before the Frost:
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