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Tree Selection

TREE SELECTION Trees are a costly and major part of your landscape. Trees provide shade, privacy, and beauty but a tree in the wrong place can become an expensive problem in years to come.
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June

Tomato Blossom Drop Q. Why are my tomato blossoms falling off the plant? A. Tomato blossoms will drop off when temperatures fluctuate below or above the required temperature zone for any extended period of time.
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2022 Elinor Teague past articles

Forecasters are predicting a greater than 60 per cent chance that well have a third consecutive year of La Nina conditions with heavier than normal rain in the Northwest and continuing severe drought in the Southwest of the U.S.
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Rosie's Corner Articles - 2020

April 28, 2020 ACK! What are those flying bugs/beetles eating my roses? Hoplia Beetle Ah, yes. It is spring and time for the annual Hoplia Beetle invasion. They tend to be particularly bad in the central valley of California (unlucky us!).
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July

Lawn Grubs Q. There are irregularly-shaped dead patches in my lawn and birds and squirrels are digging in the patches. What is killing the lawn and what are the birds and squirrels looking for? A.
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Growing Tomatoes

Determinate tomatoes are also called bush tomatoes. They grow in a bushy fashion to between 3-5 feet and produce tomatoes for a period of 4-6 weeks. These include canning and many early ripening varieties. Indeterminate tomatoes grow and set fruit all summer until killed by frost or disease.
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Oak Trees

Oaks are frequently included in California landscapes, though many gardeners are unaware that they may require special treatment in order to thrive.
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August

Deep Watering Schedule for Fruit and Nut Trees Q. How do I make sure that my fruit and nut trees are getting enough water in this summer heat? A. To produce good yields, deciduous fruit and nut trees need some available soil moisture continuously from bloom to harvest.
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