Under the Spell of Succulents

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• Mealybugs

  Mealybugs are small, soft, wax-covered insects that are common problems on houseplants and on outdoor plants in areas with mild winters. Usually found in groups or colonies, these clusters of fuzzy white bugs suck plant sap and often produce sticky ...

• Food Recycling and Composting

  By 2025, California will be required to reduce the amount of organic material disposed in landfills by 75% and recover at least 20% of edible food currently discarded for human consumption. These mandates are part of SB 1383, which took effect in ...

• Drought, Heat Stress, and Trees

  You may be wondering if the drought is affecting your trees. The short answer is a definitive “yes”. Most of our trees are suffering some form of drought stress. Find out more about drought care for trees Drought: Landscape Trees Drought care for ...

• The UC Master Gardener Program

  Since 1981, the UC Master Gardener Program has been extending research-based information about home gardening and pest management to the public. The UC Master Gardener Program is a public service and outreach program under the University of ...

• Find an Arborist

  From the International Society of Arboriculture website: The International Society of Arboriculture manages TreesAreGood.org, an educational website that provides the public with quality tree care information. TreesAreGood.org helps increase ...