Santi recommends the following planting distances for trees and other types of vegetation: Small shrubs (under 3 feet tall): 3 to 4 feet from the foundation Medium shrubs (3 to 5 feet tall): 4 to 6 ...

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The University of California Master Gardeners of El Dorado County are pleased to announce two upcoming plant sales in April.

Although the idea of introducing plants to your yard to create privacy sounds wonderful, there are several invasive species ...

Ornamental grasses provide a variety of seasonal exhibitions throughout the year. From their vivid vegetative qualities and ...

Ornamental grasses provide a variety of seasonal exhibitions throughout the year. From their vivid vegetative qualities and ...

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You can start doing your spring cleanup and getting your gardens ready for planting. We’ve had some typical spring weather recently with some sunshine and also some much-needed rain. You should start ...