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Western Birds: Common Birds Of California & Nevada
Whether in your garden or the wild, bird watching in California and Nevada can be exciting and fascinating. Learn which ones to watch for.
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Most Invasive Plants In California And The Western U.S.
Learn how invasive plant species are a threat to ecosystems in the states of California and Nevada.
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Drought Tolerant Plants For California And Nevada Gardens
Learn about native “bulletproof” plants that are your best choices if you live in the hot zones of California and Nevada.
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Pollinator Plants For Nevada And California Bees
Plants that feed pollinators vary from region to region. Learn about the best pollinator plants for California.
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Conifers Of The Western States – Learn About Common West Coast Conifers
Conifers of the western states range from fir, pine, and cedar to hemlocks, juniper, and redwoods. For more information, click this article.
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Lawn Alternatives California And Nevada Gardeners Should Try
Many plantings can substitute for traditional turf grass; they’re better for the environment and require less from us.
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Drought Tolerant Shrubs California And Nevada Gardeners Love
Click here to learn about some drought tolerant shrubs California and Nevada that gardeners love.
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August To-Do List: Gardening Tasks For West Coast
Much of the gardening tasks for western regions in August will deal with harvesting vegetables and fruits, but other things too. Click to learn more.
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Best Ornamental Grasses For California And Nevada
Click here to learn about some of the best ornamental grasses for California and Nevada.
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Nevada And California Lawn Care Tips
Click here for tips on how to keep your grass happy in California and Nevada without exceeding your water budget.
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Native Plants California And Nevada Gardeners Should Grow
Learn about growing beautiful native plants in California and the US Western region.
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Pest Insects In California And Nevada Gardens
Learn about the peskiest pests in California and Nevada gardens.
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Gardening In The West: October Gardening Tasks
Although autumn marks the end of summer gardening season, you still have some October garden tasks in the western region. Find them here.
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Western Shade Trees: Learn About Shade Trees For Western Landscapes
Summer is better with shade and, if your garden needs more, you may be looking for shade trees for western landscapes. Click here for suggestions.
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Western Region Perennials – Growing Perennials In Western U.S.
There are many gorgeous perennial plants for California that are low maintenance and drought tolerant. Click here for perennials for western states.
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Regional To-Do List: Maintaining Western Gardens In July
If you're ready to jump into July gardening, you’ll have plenty of tasks on your plate. Click here to see what you should be doing in western gardens.
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Las Vegas Garden Design: Growing Plants In Las Vegas Region
Gardening in Las Vegas has its challenges – oven-like temperatures, drying winds, minimal rainfall, and poor soil. Click here to learn more.
