Native Grasses
July 28, 2021
Many native grasses here in California are drought tolerant. Listed below are some of our favorite California native grasses.
Tag: Garden Maintenance
The Low Down Dirt On Mulch
March 6, 2021
After stewing over this for around 10 years, Mike Evans will finally let off some steam and attempt to make some sense out of southern California’s “Mulch Madness” in his presentation “The Low Down Dirt on Mulch.” Watch Mike discuss what works and what doesn’t in regards to putting stuff on the surface of your soil in your native garden.
The Basic 1-2-3 on Soils for Native Plants
November 28, 2020
Always try to match the soil, the conditions, and the plant for great success every time. You can only alter the qualities of the soil to a certain extent. The same goes for the site conditions. But plant choices…ahhh, you have hundreds!
Getting Your Garden Summer Ready
May 16, 2020
May is an important time in the natural garden with anticipation of long summer heat. In this virtual workshop, Tree of Life Nursery shows you how to properly prepare your garden the coming hot summer season.
Series: Hey Mike!
August 10, 2019
Tree of Life Nursery owner, Mike Evans, details the horticultural techniques of Pinch Pruning, hand watering and dead-heading your California Native Plants. Hand Watering: Pinch
Watering Native Plants
July 6, 2018
How to WATER your Native Plants You will be watering less, you will be watering deeply and you will have a beautiful garden! When making
Attractive Container Gardens With Natives
June 24, 2018
California Native Plants for Containers How could you expect to see nature in miniature? You can’t stick her in a box nor define her with
Caring for your Native Hanging Basket
September 28, 2016
it is important to water thoroughly, and trim back the plants regularly.
Creating and Caring for your Native Garden
June 30, 2016
Create & Care Planning and planting your garden and getting your California native plants off to a good start is the first fun step in
Planting Guide
June 28, 2016
California Native Planting Guide Instructions for Planting and Care: Your native plants are in top condition and ready to plant. Like all nursery stock, these