Summer Garden

By July, Lodi gardeners know that summer has arrived in full force. Long, sunny days and triple-digit temperatures can be hard on both plants and gardeners, but with a few simple maintenance tasks, your landscape can remain healthy, colorful, and productive all season long. Rather than focusing on planting, July is the month to maintain, protect, and prepare for the abundant harvests and beautiful blooms that continue through summer and into fall. Here's your July garden chec

Long sunny days, warming soil, and the first real taste of summer arrives with June. In USDA Zone 9, gardens begin shifting from spring growth into full summer production, which means this month is all about watering wisely, supporting growth, and staying ahead of pests and weeds. Don't delay, plant veggies today! Photo credit: Wix.com Still Time to Plant Those Veggies Vegetable gardens should now be thriving. Heat-loving crops like tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers, mel

August can be especially hot in Lodi, CA. While the climate of warm days and cooler nights is great for winegrape growing, it can be tough on some garden favorites. Here are five plants that not only survive, they thrive in these challenging conditions, rewarding gardeners with vibrant color and low maintenance. Lantana | photo credit: Adobe.com 1. Lantana (Lantana camara) Why It Thrives:Lantana is a heat-loving superstar. Once established, it’s drought-tolerant and thrive

As gardeners in Zone 9, we’re fortunate to have a diverse and beautiful climate for outdoor gardening. However, the colder months or our occasional rainy days make it the perfect time to explore the wonderful world of indoor house plants. If you're looking to add a bit of greenery to your home and brighten up those indoor spaces, here are some incredible house plants that may not get as much attention, but are certainly worth adding to your collection. Snake Plant (Sansevieri