Local RootsThe dirt on soilKent HornerDecember 12, 2012July 21, 2015 December 12, 2012July 21, 20150905 One great thing about working with plants of all types, irrigation systems and landscapes on a regular basis is that you can get great hands-on
Local RootsOleander under attackKent HornerNovember 14, 2012July 21, 2015 November 14, 2012July 21, 201501579 One of my favorite plants here in Encinitas and California for that matter is now under attack and will cost us tax payers millions of
Local RootsThe history of the pumpkinKent HornerOctober 14, 2012July 21, 2015 October 14, 2012July 21, 201501078 October is finally here and the weather has begun to change ever so slightly. This is my favorite month of the year. The Santa Ana
Local RootsMany upsides to planting horse tailKent HornerAugust 14, 2012July 21, 2015 August 14, 2012July 21, 20150339 Sometimes it seems to me that the most interesting and unusual plants found in the world usually end up being what we call “living fossils.”
Local RootsMany upsides to planting horse tailKent HornerAugust 5, 2012July 21, 2015 August 5, 2012July 21, 201501523 Sometimes it seems to me that the most interesting and unusual plants found in the world usually end up being what we call “living fossils.”
Local RootsTricks of the landscaping tradeKent HornerJuly 25, 2012July 21, 2015 July 25, 2012July 21, 201502124 Working in the field as a landscape contractor for so many years has been quite an education. Many times I have been confronted with unusual
Local RootsCaring for your staghorn fernKent HornerJune 27, 2012July 21, 2015 June 27, 2012July 21, 20151921 In my last column, I talked about building shade structures or lathe houses to create a different climate for your shade loving plants and juvenile
Local RootsMoving large plants isn’t easyKent HornerMay 23, 2012July 21, 2015 May 23, 2012July 21, 20150424 When you work in the field, you will often find plants that are beautiful but too large for their environs.
Local RootsAdding art to your garden isn’t newKent HornerMay 17, 2012July 21, 2015 May 17, 2012July 21, 20150423 Gardens can be awe-inspiring, beautiful and full of color, places of quiet relaxation and meditation or just plain working areas for food production.
Local RootsPrehistoric plant looks great all year-roundKent HornerApril 26, 2012July 21, 2015 April 26, 2012July 21, 20150338 Designing landscaping and working with plants for many years has given me many insights into their special individual requirements and microclimate needs.