About Solarization This technique for weed and pathogen control can be very effective if the proper conditions exist for its success. At its most basic, solarization is simply the use of solar radiation trapped as heat under plastic sheeting raising the temperature of the soil to the point that it will kill weeds, weed seeds, [...]
A Los Angeles County Ag. Department spray crew attempts to eradicate the invasive weeds, puncturevine in the 1930's. Eradication of certain highly invasive weeds is still something "County Ag"' does today!Photo: ACWM Archive Weeds County Ag needs to know about! The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) classifies exotic and/or invasive [...]
ACWM operates an entomology and a plant pathology laboratory. The two labs process over 8,000 pest specimens annually for Los Angeles County residents, schools, governmental agencies, growers, nurseries, and pest control operators. Specimens can be taken directly to the labs (call first) or mailed in. Careful handling is required for specimens that are mailed in. [...]
In order to insure year round habitat, you must provide a variety of plants with different bloom and fruiting times. Some insectary plants can be considered weedy. If you are planting near natural areas, consider restricting your palette to natives only (noted with an asterisk* in the list below). Many native birds prefer dense [...]
The following are all lists of drought tolerant plants that can be referenced when contemplating replacing or establishing a new landscape. LA County Green Building Program This site was developed the Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning and offers several references for drought tolerant plants, including THE DROUGHT TOLERANT GARDEN – LOS ANGELES [...]
