As the daffodils emerge so does the urge to shop for new plants and flowers. In Lake Tahoe in May, that is a tricky dance. With a year-round risk of frost and an unreliable growing season, high-altitude gardening is not for the faint of heart. Here are some tips for Tahoe's challenges. Amend and Enhance Soil: To enhance the quality of the soil, add organic matter such as compost, or leaf Continue Reading
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South Lake Tahoe Wants You to Break Up with Plastic
On Earth Day 2024, South Lake Tahoeās citywide ban on āsingle-use plastic water bottleā sales went into effect. This applies to single-use plastic containers of less than one gallon containing non-sparkling, unflavored drinking water. Why, water bottles? According to the League to Save Lake Tahoe, single-use plastic bottles are one of the top five types of litter in the Tahoe Basin. With some Continue Reading
