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Los Angeles General Gardening

Yesterday Today and Tomorrow Plant

This is a great time to get outdoors and work on some do-it-yourself garden planting. If you want to grow a showy, well-behaved shrub that should...
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Second season vegetable planting in Los Angeles

Edible gardening is becoming one of the most popular do-it-yourself projects you can do today. Unlike most parts of the country, Los Angeles gets...
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Late summer gardening tips for Los Angeles

For the most part we have had a very cool, gentle summer this year. For most people on the coast it has somewhat chilly, but inland, where...
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Be careful what you plant in Los Angeles landscapes

Although there is a whole list available of invasive plants that have been declared pests in California, many people still plant these plants --...
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Get started on a vegetable garden in Los Angeles

People who live in Los Angeles are particularly fortunate in that unlike most cities, the weather is mild enough to allow active growing year round...
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Learn to make a DIY terrarium in Los Angeles

If you like the idea of growing fragile, tropical plants that might be too much of a challenge for the usual indoor room, consider growing them in...
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Los Angeles garden tips for June

If you live in the Los Angeles area, here are some tips for June gardening. You have a lot more flexibility if you live on or near the coast where...
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Gardeners, grab your tickets for the Pacific Horticulture Symposium

Tickets are already selling fast for the Gardening Under Mediterranean Skies VIII: 'Style & Whimsy in the Sustainable Garden' Symposium...
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Bananas in the Los Angeles backyard?

Many people love the warm Los Angeles climate because it seems ideal for growing tropical plants. There are two types of banana trees: the Musa and...
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Plant spring vegetables in Los Angeles

As temperatures warm and weather begins to dry it’s time to plant out the warm season vegetables into your garden in the Los Angeles area. If...
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