Plant talk Healthy ferns add a touch of grace
A plant column on fern care discusses humidity, water, and light needs for Boston ferns and other varieties. It covers wilt recovery, overwatering risks, pruning to the base, and maintaining lush emerald fronds in warm, damp homes while noting island growing conditions and general care tips.
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Sue Johnson
Johnson's Island
San Joaquin
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Benita Aven
Pleasanton Side
Developing a Putting Green For Home Golfers
A rough guide on building a home putting green using bentgrass varieties like Penicross or Seaside. It covers soil preparation, zone fertilization, and ongoing care to prevent brown patch and webworm damage, with advice on watering, mowing, and timing, noting September planting limitations.
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Ey Lyle Peterson
Pest Inc
Francisco
Santa Cruz
Parrot Beak plant types and hanging basket care
Parrot Beak Bilbery Gage narrow fritione seal blossoms is Lotus Triberol Cuanthus a green evergreen Parrot Beak. Lotus berthelotii is a popular hanging basket vine perennial that dies back in cold weather. Hanging baskets need frequent watering until drought ends, and replant in a mix of tall soil and half redwood soil. Trim in early spring to encourage bushiness.
Crop rotation tips for next year garden plan
A reader shares practical ideas on crop rotation and soil care for a sunny backyard garden. Emphasizing mulch, compost, shading for peas, and dividing crops into three categories to improve health and fertility while noting four year rotation for tomatoes and potatoes.
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Stith
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