our area. During winter, roots begin to spread into the surrounding soil. During the first two years, plants will be irrigated regularly until they are fully established. After that, watering will be much less frequent. The garden will use as little water as needed to keep the plants heathy. Volmer wants our landscapes to be full of attractive, tough, resilient plants, not just ones that will tolerate little or no summer water. Resiliency means that they will recover if irrigation is inadvertently shut off in the summer or a winter brings heavy rains. “Homeowners shouldn’t need a horticulture degree to keep their plants alive and looking good,” he says. While native plants are a great choice, this garden will not be limited to them. “There is a huge palette of Mediterranean plants from around the world that can work.” Volmer says that the most expensive thing in landscaping is not doing something when you have a chance. When installing a new landscape, consult a professional if possible. Amend the soil for drainage
and structure, and anticipate future needs. Pick and site plants carefully. Don’t skimp on irrigation lines. “Pipe is cheap,” he says. Digging things up in the future is not. Come to the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center on Harvest Day on Aug. 1, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., to look at this new garden area and learn what is going on and why. During this gardening extravaganza, you can also examine the existing WEL garden, visit the orchards, vineyards, berries and vegetable gardens, stop at information tables and listen to talks. The Master Gardeners will be out in full force, eager to advise you and help solve your gardening problems. If you haven’t yet installed a more water-efficient landscape, this fall is a great time. If you have already done so, how low can you go? Anita Clevenger is a Sacramento County UC Master Gardener. Fair Oaks Horticulture Center is at 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd. For answers to gardening questions, call 876-5338 or go to ucanr.edu/sites/sacmg n
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