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Biophilia: For the Love of Nature, Part 3 (Rain Gardens, Barrels, Bioswales, & Permeable Pavement)
“Love of life is human nature.” – Biophilia Network Welcome or welcome back, nature lovers! If you're joining us for the first time,...
TJ Yurko
Dec 1, 20224 min read


Biophilia: For the Love of Nature, Part 2 (Green Roofs & Green Walls)
“Love of life is human nature.” – Biophilia Network Welcome or welcome back, nature lovers! If you're joining us for the first time,...
TJ Yurko
Nov 1, 20224 min read


Biophilia: For the Love of Nature, Part 1 (Introduction)
“Love of life is human nature.” – Biophilia Network When you go for a walk or stroll in the woods, have you ever thought about how the...
TJ Yurko
Oct 1, 20223 min read


Fall-ing in Love: Gardening Tasks for the Autumn Season
Originally published in September's Edition of Great News Media, Down by the Bay For many, autumn is a season of senescence; a time to...
TJ Yurko
Sep 2, 20222 min read


The Invaders: Negative Impacts of Invasive Plant Species in Native Ecosystems
“Give them an inch and they’ll take an acre.” – California Invasive Plant Council (Cal-IPC) WHAT IS AN INVASIVE SPECIES? An invasive...
TJ Yurko
Aug 1, 20224 min read


Xeriscaping Design Principles: A Guide for Water Conservation in Landscapes
When folks hear the word “xeriscape”, they may envision a landscape with rocks, cacti, and succulents – basically your garden-variety...
TJ Yurko
Jul 3, 20224 min read


Pining for Mugo: A Maintenance Guide for Mugo Pines
Globally, mugo pine (Pinus mugo) is one of the most cultivated coniferous evergreen shrubs in the world. For decades, gardeners have used...
TJ Yurko
Jun 1, 20224 min read


IPM Files: Cottony Ash Psyllid
Introduction Cottony ash psyllid adult. © David Fenwick, 2013 The cottony ash psyllid (Psyllopsis discrepans) is an exotic, invasive...
TJ Yurko
May 1, 20224 min read


Branch Manager Pruning Tips: A Guide to Safe, Efficient Tree Health
Proper pruning requires careful consideration of the ‘why’, ‘what’, ‘when’, ‘how’ and ‘who’. Imprudent pruning caused by improper...
TJ Yurko
Apr 2, 20224 min read
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