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Quarantines, Pests, Waterwise Tips

Fruit and Vegetable Quarantines

Asian Citrus Psyllid

There is currently one quarantine in effect in Santa Clara County, on citrus fruits and trees for the Asian Citrus Psyllid. See our Quarantine Information to learn more and view quarantine area map. Help contain the spread of this pest.

Waterwise Tips

Here are some useful tips and links for homeowners and gardeners who want to conserve water and manage their garden and landscape in a responsible manner. Learn about waterwise plants and gardening techniques, lawn replacement and rebate programs, gray water usage, and more.

What's New

Controlling mosquitoes and their habitat
Thanks to the rain, mosquitoes are thick If you have been noticing an increased and unwelcomed buzz lately, you are not alone. Russ Parman,...

Popular drought-resistant plants in short supply
Blame the drought followed by ample rain Have you been searching for a particular tree or shrub this year and just can't seem to find it...

Resist the urge: Planting too early creates garden problems
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Pests in the Urban Landscape

Master Gardener Handbook

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