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Not too many landscape plants are flowering this time of year. Camellias are still going strong, and California Poppies are just starting to show up in bright orange. Perhaps our favorite winter / early-spring bloomer is California Lilac (Ceanothus), with profuse flowers in colors from white to deepest electric blue. These native shrubs attract native bumblebees – one of the few nectar sources for them – and the flowers have a nice perfume. Perfectly adapted to summer drought, these evergreen shrubs are a great choice for…
Not too many landscape plants are flowering this time of year. Camellias are still going strong, and California Poppies are just starting to show up in bright orange. Perhaps our favorite winter / early-spring bloomer is California Lilac (Ceanothus), with profuse flowers in colors from white to deepest electric blue. These native shrubs attract native bumblebees – one of the few nectar sources for them – and the flowers have a nice perfume. Perfectly adapted to summer drought, these evergreen shrubs are a great choice for…
Not too many landscape plants are flowering this time of year. Camellias are still going strong, and California Poppies are just starting to show up in bright orange. Perhaps our favorite winter / early-spring bloomer is California Lilac (Ceanothus), with profuse flowers in colors from white to deepest electric blue. These native shrubs attract native bumblebees – one of the few nectar sources for them – and the flowers have a nice perfume. Perfectly adapted to summer drought, these evergreen shrubs are a great choice for…
In this month’s Inside Scope, CLCA East Bay Chapter President Cassidy Lundin highlights the success of the New Year Kick-Off event and the importance of strategic planning, professional development, and a growth mindset. He encourages members to stay engaged and take advantage of upcoming CLCA learning opportunities to drive industry success.  I want to start by thanking everyone who attended our East Bay Chapter New Year Kick-Off event at Fieldwork Brewing Co. in San Ramon. With 40 industry professionals in attendance, it was…
In this month’s Inside Scope, CLCA East Bay Chapter President Cassidy Lundin highlights the success of the New Year Kick-Off event and the importance of strategic planning, professional development, and a growth mindset. He encourages members to stay engaged and take advantage of upcoming CLCA learning opportunities to drive industry success.  I want to start by thanking everyone who attended our East Bay Chapter New Year Kick-Off event at Fieldwork Brewing Co. in San Ramon. With 40 industry professionals in attendance, it was…
In this month’s Inside Scope, CLCA East Bay Chapter President Cassidy Lundin highlights the success of the New Year Kick-Off event and the importance of strategic planning, professional development, and a growth mindset. He encourages members to stay engaged and take advantage of upcoming CLCA learning opportunities to drive industry success.  I want to start by thanking everyone who attended our East Bay Chapter New Year Kick-Off event at Fieldwork Brewing Co. in San Ramon. With 40 industry professionals in attendance, it was…
Mulch may seem like just icing on landscape beds, but it’s way more than decorative. You can tackle three major landscape problems with the simple addition of local organic mulch. WeedsA thick layer of organic mulch smothers most weeds, and even the seeds won’t germinate without light and air. Even larger weeds are more easily removed – by decapitation below the mulch level! FeedsOrganic mulch breaks down quickly into rich compost, feeding the soil and invigorating the plants. It’s like a constant slow drip of all-natural…
Mulch may seem like just icing on landscape beds, but it’s way more than decorative. You can tackle three major landscape problems with the simple addition of local organic mulch. WeedsA thick layer of organic mulch smothers most weeds, and even the seeds won’t germinate without light and air. Even larger weeds are more easily removed – by decapitation below the mulch level! FeedsOrganic mulch breaks down quickly into rich compost, feeding the soil and invigorating the plants. It’s like a constant slow drip of all-natural…
Mulch may seem like just icing on landscape beds, but it’s way more than decorative. You can tackle three major landscape problems with the simple addition of local organic mulch. WeedsA thick layer of organic mulch smothers most weeds, and even the seeds won’t germinate without light and air. Even larger weeds are more easily removed – by decapitation below the mulch level! FeedsOrganic mulch breaks down quickly into rich compost, feeding the soil and invigorating the plants. It’s like a constant slow drip of all-natural…
Mulch may seem like just icing on landscape beds, but it’s way more than decorative. You can tackle three major landscape problems with the simple addition of local organic mulch. WEEDSA thick layer of organic mulch smothers most weeds, and even the seeds won’t germinate without light and air. Even larger weeds are more easily removed – by decapitation below the mulch level! FEEDSOrganic mulch breaks down quickly into rich compost, feeding the soil and invigorating the plants. It’s like a constant slow drip of all-natural…
Mulch may seem like just icing on landscape beds, but it’s way more than decorative. You can tackle three major landscape problems with the simple addition of local organic mulch. WEEDSA thick layer of organic mulch smothers most weeds, and even the seeds won’t germinate without light and air. Even larger weeds are more easily removed – by decapitation below the mulch level! FEEDSOrganic mulch breaks down quickly into rich compost, feeding the soil and invigorating the plants. It’s like a constant slow drip of all-natural…
Mulch may seem like just icing on landscape beds, but it’s way more than decorative. You can tackle three major landscape problems with the simple addition of local organic mulch. WEEDSA thick layer of organic mulch smothers most weeds, and even the seeds won’t germinate without light and air. Even larger weeds are more easily removed – by decapitation below the mulch level! FEEDSOrganic mulch breaks down quickly into rich compost, feeding the soil and invigorating the plants. It’s like a constant slow drip of all-natural…