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Creating a Low-Maintenance Oasis: Easy-Care Landscaping for Busy Southern Californians

Creating a Low-Maintenance Oasis: Easy-Care Landscaping for Busy Southern Californians

Living in Southern California means enjoying beautiful weather year-round, but it also means leading a busy lifestyle. With work, family, and other commitments, finding the time to maintain a high-maintenance garden can be a challenge. Fortunately, there are ways to create a low-maintenance oasis right in your own backyard. Here are some easy-care landscaping ideas for busy Southern Californians: Choose Native Plants One of the best ways to reduce maintenance is to select plants that are native to the region. Native plants are well-adapted to the local climate and require less water, fertilizer, and pest control. They also have a…
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Top Plants for Winter Gardens

Top Plants for Winter Gardens

Creating a vibrant winter garden can be a delightful way to bring life and color to your outdoor space during the colder months. Here are some plants that are well-suited for winter gardens: Every gardener knows that under the cloak of winter lies a miracle ... a seed waiting to sprout, a bulb opening to the light, a bud straining to unfurl. And the anticipation nurtures our dream." Barbara Winkler Witch Hazel (Hamamelis): Produces fragrant, spidery flowers in shades of yellow, orange, or red.Winter Jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum): Displays bright yellow flowers on bare stems.Mahonia: Evergreen shrubs with fragrant, yellow flowers.Evergreen Plants:…
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