Jan
19
2010
It poured here today which is not common. It made me wish I had a rain barrel but we unfortunately do not even have gutters. That’s pretty common here due to the lack of rain. If we did, all of the water from the gutter downspouts could be collected in large containers and reused. You [...]
Nov
12
2009
First Wicked Green Plant of the Week goes to…… Ceanothus…..aka California Lilac Great Color, Low Maintenance, Low Water From : Most native to Califonia Sunset Zones 5-9, 14-24, USDA Zones 6-11 (check specific variety) Looks : range from low groundcover to large shrubs, most evergreen (there are a few deciduous) and bloom through the spring, [...]
Oct
19
2009
Tips to use less water for irrigating your garden
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