Wood preservatives have changed over the years and newer wood treatments are less toxic than those used before 2003. Iowa State University has published a helpful article on toxicity concerns about raised beds. In addition, the National Pesticide Information Center has a web page titled Home and Garden Use of Treated Wood.
Linda Chalker-Scott, an Extension Horticulturist and Associate Professor at Washington State University has a nice publication on her website discussing The Myth of Pathogenic Wood Chips. Her bottom line? It's not generally a problem as long as you ...
Peaches and nectarines are usually pruned during the winter dormant season. It's important to know that fruiting takes place on one year old wood. The UC Integrated Pest Management website has a brief summary of peach and nectarine tree pruning. Even ...
The Basics “When woody plants decline or die, assess the root system’s health. Suspect a root injury or disorder when an entire plant declines or dies. Digging out or around newly planted woody plants makes it possible to evaluate their root systems. ...
There are two types of Oxalis weeds found in Santa Clara County: Creeping Woodsorrel (Oxalis corniculata) Bermuda Buttercup (Oxalis pes-caprae) also known as Buttercup Oxalis Information about how to control both of these weeds can be found in the UC ...