"In May 2023, the Assembly passed Assembly Bill 1573, a bill introduced by Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Burbank) aimed at replacing non-functional turf with water-conserving California native plants for commercial and public landscaping projects," Tom Karwin writes. "AB 1573 would be the first bill of its kind to create a requirement for the use of California native plants. "
"My much-appreciated gardener has taken a few days off for a trip to Yosemite, giving me time to review the issues in the garden that are awaiting her return," writes Tom Karwin. "Gardens always have issues needing maintenance. Today’s column focuses on some of the issues I spotted for next week’s work, followed by suggestions of ways to review a garden."
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