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3 High Impact Moves for Home Gardeners’ Organic Weed Control

Prevention first organic weed control for home gardeners. Build thick turf by mowing higher and overseeding, pull weeds early, then mulch and spot-treat...

DIY Homeowners: Fix Weak Edging for a Decomposed Granite Patio

Professional DIY walkthrough for homeowners: build a water-wise decomposed granite patio, fix weak edging and base details pros use, and expect $60–$120...

One Afternoon: Drip Irrigation for Raised Beds — Kit, DIY, or Pro

Install a working drip system for raised beds in one afternoon. Compare kit vs DIY, learn the three essential head parts and pressure/filter settings, or...

Cut Irrigation 50–75% With Plant Forward Drought Tolerant Landscaping

Plant forward drought tolerant landscaping that cuts irrigation 50–75% and builds biodiversity, using soil first design plus smart irrigation.

Stop Wall Failures: 4 Part Drainage for New Builds and Retrofits

Learn the four part drainage system: #57 stone, 4 inch perforated pipe, non woven geotextile, and a daylighting outlet, plus simple hose test checks for...

FIRESCAPING NEWS

During this time of uncertainty with wildfires devastating properties in California, we know that community safety and recovery must take [...]

PLANT A TREE!

Sacred Garden Designs is proud to partner with World Tree Organization (WTO) in Uganda, Africa to encourage the planting of millions of trees [...]

Create variety in serving fruit and vegetables…use an Airfryer

I love my garden and as a busy professional, I am always looking for different ways to prepare my garden [...]

DELIGHTFUL SPRING RECIPES

GARLIC HERB MINI QUICHES Ingredients 1 package (6-1/2 ounces) reduced-fat garlic-herb spreadable cheese 1/4 cup fat-free milk 2 large eggs [...]

Spring Activities

Take a walk in the park and admire the vibrant colors of the blooming flowers. Listen to the birds chirping [...]

POLLINATORS NEED OUR HELP

Pollinators need our help - and your yard can make a difference! A Monarch Waystation is an intentionally-managed garden that provides food [...]

WHY CONSERVATION MATTERS

Wherever we find ourselves when a rain shower hits, I’m willing to wager that water conservation is one of the [...]

FEATURED HERB OF THE MONTH

FEATURED HERB OF THE MONTH SAFRON Saffron (Crocus sativus) is a plant that produces the most expensive gourmet [...]

PLANTS POISONOUS TO PETS

PLANTS POISONOUS TO PETS There are a number of both indoor and outdoor plants that you should be [...]

DOG-FRIENDLY PLANTS FOR THE GARDEN

DOG-FRIENDLY PLANTS FOR THE GARDEN SNAPDRAGONS Snapdragons love the sun. These dog-safe plants are easy to grow from [...]

WHAT TO PLANT IN NOVEMBER

WHAT TO PLANT IN NOVEMBER BEETS Beets are a [...]

FEATURED HERB OF THE MONTH

FEATURED HERB OF THE MONTH MUSTARDMustard (Brassica alba) is a plant from the cabbage family grown for its seeds and [...]

SMALLER NATIVES WITH DEEP ROOTS

SMALLER NATIVES WITH DEEP ROOTS YARROW Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a native North American plant that’s popular with [...]

NATIVE PLANTS FOR EROSION CONTROL

NATIVE PLANTS FOR EROSION CONTROL Plants that work well for erosion control often need to adapt to shallow, poor [...]

EROSION CONTROL

EROSION CONTROL JUTE NETTING Using the right plants on hillsides can help slow and spread runoff and prevent soil erosion. [...]

NOVEMBER FLOWERS

CHRYSANTHEMUMS AND PEONIES ARE THE OFFICIAL BIRTH FLOWERS FOR NOVEMBER CHRYSANTHEMUMS Chrysanthemum, (genus Chrysanthemum), genus of about 40 species of flowering plants in [...]