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Landscape horticulture is an integral part of San Joaquin County's heritage and culture. Our mild climate and proximity to water provide abundant choices for growing a wide variety of beautiful plants. Our location at the head of the Delta also gives us a responsibility to manage our landscapes in sustainable ways that preserve the health and beauty of our waterways and wildlife for future generations.

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What is Sustainable Landscaping?

PRACTICES THAT:

Minimize chemical fertilizers and pesticides in the environment through INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
Use water conservatively and eliminate non-storm run-off to storm drains
Utilize plants that are appropriate for their space, use, and climate
Minimize green waste to the landfill
Provide food and shelter for beneficial wildlife
Build and maintain soil health

Events Calendar

Event Name	Date
CANCELED: Sustainable by Design- A Landscape Seminar Series	5/24/2012
Insect ID- Scouting- Spray Evaluation- and Resistance Management	5/24/2012
CANCELED: Sustainable by Design- A Landscape Seminar Series	5/31/2012
CANCELED: Sustainable by Design- A Landscape Seminar Series	6/7/2012

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Sand backfill improves transplant success of some landscape palms

Imparting an exotic and dramatic theme, palms are emblematic of California landscapes. Indeed, there is a revival of interest in palms as specimens and accents or to add height, dimension, and architectural interest for homes, businesses, parks and other public areas. Because of their unique root and trunk structure, large specimen palms can be transplanted with a relatively small root ball, creating an instant, mature landscape. The standard industry practice when transplanting palms is to use builder's or washed plaster sand as the backfill medium in order to enhance stability and anchorage, drainage and survival, but the practice had not been scientifically validated.

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In the News

PEST ALERT!

Oriental Fruit Fly has been found in Stockton. The extent of the occurrences is yet to be determined, but all sightings should be reported to the County Ag. Commissioner. 209-953-6000

Extension Horticulture Research articles

Microstegium vimineum, Japanese Stiltgrass

Lespedeza cuneata, Sericea Lespedeza

Conium maculatum, Poison Hemlock

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