Seasonal Color Planting Chart

Other Resource Links ---

• Soil and Plant Laboratory --- commercial and residential
  • Who Test Soil or Where to Get Soil Tested?
  • Soil, plant, water and amendment analysis
  • Fertility evaluation and disease diagnosis
• How To Hire A Landscape Professional --- Are you looking for a landscape professional to maintain or manage a current property, renovate an existing garden  or design or install a new landscape?
  • Contractor Search  (the information is near the bottom of the page so scroll down.)
• Tree Problems --- How to find a Find a Certified Arborist
  • An arborist is a specialist in the care of individual trees. Arborist are knowledgeable about the needs of times and are trained and equipped to provide proper care. Hiring an arborist is a decision that should not be taken lightly. Proper tree care is an investment that can lead to substantial returns. Well-cared-for trees are attractive and can add considerable value to your property.
  • These professional arborists have a minimum of three years experience in some aspect of tree care and have passed an exam developed by an international panel of experts.
• A Tree Selection Guide for California -
  • The trees listed in this resource are meant to create an awareness of the great variety of trees that will grow in California, and to encourage people to think about planting a greater variety of trees. Users should be aware that some trees listed are not readily available and may actually be difficult to find. Information may be available by contacting your local nurseries, arboretums, universities, or city tree group or garden club.
  • Over 5,970 photos for 1,000 trees are now linked from the tree's detailed record. Photos will be updated as they become available. See the list of arboretums, botanical gardens and cities that have contributed.
• Wildflower Seeds for Your Garden and Special Occasions-
  • Clyde Robin Seed Company ---growing wildflowers
• California Poison Control Center - Information available in twelve languages
  • Plant list for non toxic and problematical plants including some photos  
  • Pet Safety Issues, Mushrooms and more
• A Simple Soil Drainage Test
• Kids-Gardening.com - Developed by the National Gardening Association.
  • A resource for children, teachers and families interested in the benefits of growing plants and flowers. There are interactive discussion forums, online classes and of course, an online store