In conjunction with the Department of Pesticide Regulation and the University of California Cooperative Extension, William Baker & Associates is conducting training for Spanish speaking gardeners in the areas of irrigation and proper pesticide use and safety. Classes are taught entirely in Spanish. To date, over 300 gardeners have been trained in ten separate classes. On […]
On January 17, 2014, Governor Jerry Brown declared California a state of emergency due to drought. California is facing the worst drought in years and every Californian is being asked to reduce their water by 20%. For most homeowners, the biggest water user is green grass. Sprinkler heads come in different sizes. Therefore, the […]
Just as with natural and human-ignited fires in the past, prescribed burning today accomplishes many important ecological functions and landowner objectives. The benefits of prescribed burning are many. A burn removes accumulated fuels and therefore the risk of intense fires. Prescribed burning also changes the composition and density of existing vegetation. Burns at regular intervals […]
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an approach to pest control that utilizes regular monitoring to determine if and when treatments are needed. IPM employs physical, mechanical, cultural, biological and educational tactics to keep pest numbers low enough to prevent intolerable damage or annoyance. 1. Adherence to laws and regulations 2. Training and certification programs 3. […]
Golf Course Assessments for the Price of $4950November 12, 2020 - 5:19 amWilliam Baker & Associates LLC is offering golf course assessments for the price of a fertilizer application for a limited time only. This includes a comprehensive review and detailed report of all agronomic and operational activities related to golf course management. Categories of inspection include staffing levels, training, operational efficiency, course conditioning, budget comparisons and value received, licensing and regulatory compliance, record keeping and reporting, […]
Attraction of roses has long pedigreeNovember 6, 2020 - 8:57 pmThis is the third and final article in a series on roses. The first article reviewed the groups of commercial roses that are available today and the major characteristics of each group. The second article covered site selection, bed preparation, planting procedures, as well as good cultural practices for growing roses. This article addresses the […]
Growing roses can bring satisfaction to homeownersOctober 8, 2020 - 9:57 pmFor the homeowner who enjoys gardening, an immense amount of satisfaction can come from growing roses. Regardless of individual preferences, roses offer something for everyone. They can be found in every color, shape and size imaginable. Roses can be used in landscape designs ranging from casual to extremely formal. Enjoyment of roses does not end […]
Roses Can Be Versatile And BeautifulAugust 13, 2020 - 2:00 amRoses add a touch of elegance to the home garden or landscape. Roses are very versatile and there is a tremendous selection from which to choose. They can be used for almost all landscape purposes, with the exception of providing shade. In fact, a rose exists for practically every landscape design feature that requires the […]
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