Featured Article - Beyond Natives
|  Recent water restictions are leading to the California-natives approach. If you don't want to use native plants or want something different, see why you can use Australian native plants instead. As well as a wide range of other plants. Full article. |
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Welcome to the first West USA Landscape News!
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Welcome to West USA Landscape News, powered by Ozbreed.
Our featured article is Beyond Natives.
Read through and enjoy!
Regards,
Katrina Layt
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 Robot Mowers invading our lawns!
|  Are robot mowers going to take over? What about the mowing contractor? Some possible solutions and what these robots can actually do.
Benefits for commercial and public areas.
Full article
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Graywater code changes
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The new code for graywater systems, finally accessable to the homeowner. See what it lets you do and the restraints that are put on. Full article.
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Turf vs Fake
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Learn why fake turf is good in some situations, but not a replacement
for real lawns. This article weighs the pros and cons of fake turf and
why you should be using real turf for a healthier environment. Full Article
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New weapon against fire ants?
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How the current use of phorid flies combined with a new control will
potentially be the new weapon against fire ants. Full article
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Which Aussie plants can be irrigated with gray water?
|  New research shows that Australian native drought tough plants can be irrigated with gray water. To see which ones work see the full article.
NOTE: Check which plants are suited to your area
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Plants in rock and concrete
|  "Rock can make a landscape, or it can break it. Sure almost always it
can be the star attraction, adding style and interest in abundance. It
can however have a negative impact on the plants around it. So when
planting near rock, and hard surfaces, the correct preparation and
maintenance, and appropriate plant selection is vital." Full article.
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Chunky Mulch
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Why chunky mulch is the best for gardens, plants, and the reduction of
weeds. You wouldn't want to be using mulch that can reduce the amount
of water getting to your plants. Full Article |
Plant Profile: Breeze
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This tough plant has been used wordwide. Breeze is very drought
tolerant and has been proven many times as it has been used on
roadsides will very little or no amounts of maintenance. Full article. |
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Plant Profile: Cassa Blue
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Another tough plant with beautiful blue foliage all year round. This plant is great for mass planting or as a feature. Full article.
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Plant Profile: Little Rev
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Little Rev is a small plant with beautiful architectural foliage. It is great for borders, mass planting and pots. Full article.
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