Tag: native
Irrigation Technology Can Get Complicated
UNITED STATES—Old fashioned irrigation systems were quite thorough, and technically sustainable. They broadcast generous volumes of water over any vegetation that required it. Their...
Weeding Before Weeds Start Seeding
UNITED STATES—Weeds are weeds simply because they grow so aggressively where they do not belong. They begin before the weather gets warm enough for...
California Native Plants Exemplify Diversity
UNITED STATES—California native plants are logical options for the gardens and landscapes of California. It is only natural. They are already happy with the...
Nature Gets Too Much Credit
UNITED STATES—Vegetation make people feel closer to nature. It is, after all, what most of us expect to see out in the wild. Most...
Exotic Species Can Become Naturalized
UNITED STATES—Every palm tree in local landscapes is exotic. Simply put, all palms are originally from somewhere else. The desert fan palm, the only...
Man Who Set Fire To Chinese Consulate Sentenced To 35 Months
SAN FRANCISCO—The Daly City resident who set fire to the San Francisco Chinese Consulate was sentenced to 35 months in prison on Thursday, December 1.
On January 1,...
Some Native Plants Should Stay Wild
UNITED STATES—Native plants should be the most sensible options for local landscapes and home gardens. It seems natural that they would be the most...