Do I Have to Give up my Green Lawn to go Green

Some of my friends are tearing up their beautiful green front lawns and replacing the lawn with native plants. And of course, like all converts, they are trying to get me to do the same -to go green. Here is some of their logic. If you are paying $100 a month to have the front… Continue reading Do I Have to Give up my Green Lawn to go Green

Bougainvillea is the answer for Drought Resistant Color

Nothing is more beautiful than the Bougainvillea scattered among the landscapes of Ventura County. This plant which is native to South and Central America is the perfect solution for colorful drought resistant specimens in either your private homes or commercial properties. It comes in a variety of colors and can be pruned to simulate a… Continue reading Bougainvillea is the answer for Drought Resistant Color

Yes, There is a Banana Belt of Ventura County !

  Yes, it’s true and the old timers used to talk openly about the Banana Belt of Ventura County. It was located along the sloping areas along the Santa Clara River, down near the ocean around Saticoy. This is a unique micro-climate and probably has the only commercial banana farm in the western United States.… Continue reading Yes, There is a Banana Belt of Ventura County !