May 8, 2024 | Bamboo Species
If you are looking for drought-tolerant landscaping, suitable for dry summers and high temperatures, bamboo probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. Cactus, succulents, and sagebrush may be likelier candidates. But bamboo requires less water than most... 
Feb 7, 2023 | Agriculture & Gardening
Bamboo plants are pretty easy to grow. In fact, some people think that bamboo grows too easily, and they have a hard time removing it. But as with any plant, you can run into problems. Sometimes the bamboo just doesn’t look 100 percent happy. One of the most... 
Jun 11, 2015 | Agriculture & Gardening, Green Living
Yes, we got record amounts of rainfall this week, for this time of year. But no, the drought is not over. Not by a long shot. We probably used more water wiping the spots off our windshields than we received in the form of rain. Estimates for most parts of SLO County...
