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Greetings!
We want to meet you! Please visit us at the California Landscape Industry show at Los Angeles Convention Center February 3rd and 4th.We will be at booth 1560. Stop by the booth to pick up a promo code for a 5% rebate for all new customer orders.
Be sure to take advantage of the many interesting exhibits at the show, as well as the educational seminars on irrigation maintenance, repairs and low flow sprinklers, pesticide application and vector control, water management and our favorite, of course, using natives in the landscape.
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Salvia "Dara's Choice"
Creeping Sage Hybrid
This low-growing sage has vibrant green leaves that defy this plants drought tolerant nature. "Dara's Choice" is thought to be a cross between Salvia mellifera and Salvia sonomensis. It has bright green leaves that are accentuated by deep lavender flowers that appear spring through summer. This easy care, fast growing salvia performs best in well-draining soils, and will take full to part sun. It is drought tolerant, and cold hardy to 15 degrees F.
"Dara's Choice"is a wonderful addition to any habitat garden as it attracts hummingbirds, finches, butterflies and has a wonderful scent to add to a sensory garden. Because it grows so fast and has such an impact with color this plant should also be considerd if you are trying to sell a house fast. In 2 or 3 months this plant will look like it has been in the landscape for years.
"Dara's Choice" is 1-2 feet tall and will spread to between 3 and 6 feet in a loosely mounding form. |
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Tip of the Month
The recent rains and resulting damp may bring about ideal conditions for snails and slugs. High snail and slug populations are promoted by wet, humid conditions. Below are some tips for combating them.
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Snails love to hide during the day. Where possible remove hiding places such as; debris, wooden boards, dense ground covers and leafy branches growing near the ground.
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Hand-picking can be effective if you can stand to do it! You can make this easier by providing a snail harbor where the snails will gather in one place. You can simply lay down a board and the snails will gather beneath it.
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Another successful method is to set down shallow broad containers of beer. Bury the container so the top is about level with the dirt and get ready for a snail party! You'll need to change the beer every 3 or 4 days, and keep water out.
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Be careful if you decide to use decollate snails. They will help control the snail population but may consume your young plants too!
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Laying down bait can be effective but please remember bait is poisonous to pets and children! |
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Native Gardens to Visit
Nativescapes Garden, Wild Animal Park, Escondido
There's more to the Wild Animal Park than just the animals. The botanical treasures at the park include 4 acres of Southern California plant communities showcasing more than 500 native plant species. You can walk the are yourself or free guided walking tours are offered occasionally. Call 760-744-2886. For information about the garden click here. |
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Where to Buy our Products
Retail Nurseries
Mission Hills Nursery Mission Hills Nursery
1525 Fort Stockton Dr.
San Diego CA 92103
619-295-2808
Cedros Gardens Cedros Gardens
330 S. Cedros Gardens
Solana Beach, CA 92075
858-792-8640
City Farmers Nursery City Farmers Nursery
4832 HomeAve (@Euclid)
San Diego, CA 92105
619-284-6358
El Plantio Nursery El Plantio Nursery
1322 San Pasqual Valley Rd
Escondido, CA 92027
760-745--8736
Green Thumb Nursery Green Thumb Nursery
1019 San Marcos Blvd.
San Marcos, CA 9269
760-744-3822
San Carlos Hardware San Carlos Hardware
7375 A Jackson Dr.
San Diego, CA 92119
619-461-9700
Walter Andersen Walter Andersen Nursery Poway
12755 Danielson Court
Poway, CA 92064
858-513-4900
Walter Andersen Walter Andersen San Diego
3642 Enterprise Street
San Diego, CA 92110
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Sincerely,
Hank and Su Kraus, Ed, Angel, Luciano and Nick
Moosa Creek Nursery
760-749-3216 |
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