Earth People Library
Find the answer. Understand the property. Take the right next step. Earth People’s Southern California landscape library connects practical plant and landscape knowledge with the services, products and project planning needed to act on it.
What are you trying to do?
Diagnose or care for fruit trees
Start with pests, diseases, watering, pruning, pollination, harvest timing and common symptoms.
Explore Fruit Tree Care & Problems →
Care for roses & flowering plants
Find seasonal rose care for coastal Southern California, including organic fertilization, watering, pruning, deficiencies, pests and diseases.
October Rose Care in Laguna Beach →
Control weeds, overgrowth or dry seasonal vegetation
Explore weed abatement, hillside clearing, organic/non-synthetic weed management, haul-away and seasonal vegetation management.
Explore Weed Abatement & Overgrowth Cleanup →
Prepare slopes for rain & erosion
Find straw-wattle, sandbag, storm-preparation, runoff and slope erosion services.
Explore Erosion Control & Rain Storm Help →
Build a California native or water-wise landscape
Explore plants by purpose, site conditions, irrigation, slopes, privacy, habitat and water use.
Explore California Native Plants →
Create habitat for birds, bees and butterflies
Plan a landscape around food, host plants, shelter, nesting opportunities, seasonal bloom and pesticide-conscious care.
Explore Wildlife & Pollinator Gardens →
Ready to move from research to your property?
Planting & trees: Shop Trees & Plants →
Irrigation, soil or ongoing care: Explore Earth People Services →
Whole-property renovation or a substantial landscape project: Explore Large Landscape Projects →
Planning a $25,000–$250,000+ project?
For estates, large residential properties, HOAs, multifamily and commercial landscapes, begin with project qualification so we can understand the site, scope, timing and budget before recommending the next step.