Southern California Coastal & Inland Valleys National News -
From NGA Editors Exercise in a Garden Gym Gardeners naturally
spend lots of time outdoors. But just because theyre outdoors
doesnt necessarily mean theyre getting the right kind of
exercise. A group in England is trying to change that.... A
Simpler Way to Make New Plants Air layering is a gardening
propagation technique where new roots are encouraged to grow on
a stem or branch of an herbaceous or woody plant in order to
create a new plant. Its a convenient way... Barriers for Root
Weevils Root weevils are destructive pests of many plants
including strawberries, raspberries, rhododendrons, euonymus,
and azaleas. The young larvae feed on the roots, while the
black, snouted, weevil... New Purple Poppies Oriental poppies
are one of the darlings of the perennial garden. Their large,
showy flowers herald the beginning of the summer flower season.
An outstanding new variety is causing a stir in... In the Garden
Watering and fertilizing patterns you begin