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Mar 15 2023 How to Plant Native Plants Successfully
How to Plant Native Plants Successfully
Dig a hole of a size into which the plant will fit, not much deeper than, but twice as wide.
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Mar 15 2023 Protection of Native Plants
Protection of Native Plants
Have you ever wondered if it’s legal to pick a wildflower? Many native plants are protected under three California laws: The California Endangered Species Act (CESA), the Native Plant Protection Act (NPPA), and the…
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Mar 15 2023 Oak Tree Species in Our Area
Oak Tree Species in Our Area
Oak trees are key plants in our valley habitats. Both evergreen and deciduous varieties occur in the Central Valley and can be distinguished if you know a few of their characteristics. Generally, leaf and acorn… -
Mar 15 2023 Did you know….?
Did you know….?
Grasslands once covered 20% of California, but now only 1-2% of that land remains in native grasses. What used to be here was about 300 species of unique grasses,…
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Mar 15 2023 Turf Replacement Rebate Programs in the North San Joaquin Valley
Turf Replacement Rebate Programs in the North San Joaquin Valley
by: Cynthia Typaldos
6/17/22
Some water utility providers in our chapter’s area offer rebates for residents and businesses removing their lawns aka turf. In order to be eligible for the rebate, the application…
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Mar 15 2023 Native Grasses for Home Landscaping
Native Grasses for Home Landscaping
by Rhonda AllenHere are a few recommendations for planting native bunch grasses in your home landscape. Grasses add appeal to most landscapes with their arching, waving, and complimentary structural form. There is quite a VARIETY IN…
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Mar 14 2023 Milkweed Dilemma
Milkweed Dilemma
By: Rhonda Allen
Many gardeners are interested in helping monarch butterflies improve
their dwindling numbers by creating habitat with milkweed plants, which their larvae
need to survive. However, research done recently by conservation groups shows that well meaning
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Mar 14 2023 How You Can Help Getting This Fledgeling Chapter Off The Ground
How You Can Help Getting This Fledgeling Chapter Off The Ground
by: Mike Azevedo
We’re brand new! There was a time when the North San Joaquin Chapter of the CNPS was the
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Mar 14 2023 Avoid Planting Invasive Plants
Avoid Planting Invasive Plants
By Rhonda Allen
Adding shrubs and trees to our home landscapes has many benefits, but should be considered carefully to avoid harming the local environment with species that quickly reproduce and spread. Invasives may be spread by wind, birds and wildlife into areas…
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Mar 14 2023 Time for a Fall Lawn Replacement
Time for a Fall Lawn Replacement
If you are considering replacing your thirsty lawn with a drought tolerant ground cover, fall is a good time to do it.
Here are two options using native plants:
1) Lippia nodiflora (Phyla nodiflora)is a low growing…
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