Author: Laurie McIlrath

Growing succulents here in SCV is super easy! Succulents are versatile, drought resistant, and can generally be ignored. They are fire resistant as they are about 80% water. Succulents can absorb and break down harmful toxins and pollutants from the air, such as benzene, formaldehyde, and ammonia. A NASA study even confirmed the effectiveness of…

Every gardener has a go-to list at their finger tips when they are working in the yard or garden. Here is a list of some key things to have on hand, as well as some specific recommendations: Item Specific Recommendations Kneeling Bench Garden scissors Fiskars Garden shoes Lightweight foam waterproof clogs Sunscreen Mosquito Repellent Murphy’s…