February 10, 2011

Truxell Garden

[caption id="attachment_690" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Featured in Sunset Magazine in February of 1997 as one of the winners of Sunset Magazine's 1997 Design Competition. Also has appeared in other Sunset publications.[/caption]

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February 8, 2011

Truxell Garden

Featured in Sunset Magazine in June of 1990 for its absence of a front lawn and general water conserving features

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January 31, 2011

According to John: Gardens are for People

John and Bob are huge proponents of gardening and gardens to make our lives better. Historically, no one advocated that sentiment better than well known landscape architect Thomas Church. He is best known for his focus on residential gardens which earned him widespread credit for being the creator of the ...

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January 10, 2011

Welcome to “According to John”

Hello fellow gardeners, landscapers and plant lovers of all kinds! I will be posting informative articles to this blog twice a month on a wide range of topics taken from my vast experience working with soil and plants. If you have an idea for a topic that you would like ...

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January 10, 2011

Role of Hydrophobic Components of Soil Organic Matter in Soil Aggregate Stability [PDF]

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January 10, 2011

Use of Humic Substances as Soil Conditioners to Increase Aggregate Stability

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January 10, 2011

Effects of Coal-Derived Substances on Water Retention and Structural Stability of Mediterranean Soils

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January 9, 2011

Dry Mycelium of Penicillium

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January 8, 2011

Extracts of Killed Penicillium

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January 8, 2011

Soil Microbiological Properties

Research paper showing how microbial activity is necessary for healthy soil and soil regeneration. Download Research (PDF)

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December 30, 2010

How can I get rid of lawn pests?

Question: Every time we walk on the lawn so many bugs raise up out of the lawn. We’d like to know if there is an organic approach to control of these pests which are also damaging the lawn. Answer:Mary, Whitefly is fairly easily controlled by building the microbial life in ...

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