Southern California Gardening: July

July 6, 2009 4:06 PM PT

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The Times has one of the deepest archives of garden features and advice specifically geared to Southern California. Click on the links below for seasonal ideas, inspiration and planting advice, and check back later in the month as new articles are added.

How-To: In Modjeska Canyon, a low-water garden blooms in the chaparral

How-To: Ways to lighten up on watering

Spotlight:Painted tree trunks and other experiments in a crazy backyard garden

How-To: Bonsai bougainvillea? It can be done.

Spotlight: Exploring the cult of bamboo

Plant it: Artemisia is more about form and foliage than flowers

-- Deborah Netburn

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Deborah Netburn

Deborah Netburn covers faith, spirituality and joy for the Los Angeles Times. She started at The Times in 2006 and has worked across a wide range of sections including entertainment, home and garden, national news, technology and science.