It is made up of a mix of sand, silt, and clay, so plants benefit from the best qualities of each. Sandy soil provides excellent drainage, and the silt and clay hold enough moisture and nutrients for ...
That’s a range from one heat day to 120 heat days. Photo Credit: Forest & Kim Starr / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 3.0 When gardening in Los Angeles, be aware of your heat zone. Here in L.A., we are no ...