7 Ways to Greet El Nino!
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Date19 Nov 2015
The rain has begun trickling in, which means it’s time to get prepared for what we hope (and is hyped) to be a heavy rainy season. Have you created a winter checklist for your garden/landscape to help you save water,... Read More →
Landscape Maintenance vs Management: What’s the Difference?
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Date15 Oct 2015
If you are landscaping from scratch or planning to give an existing landscape a makeover, you would have heard these two terms: landscape maintenance and landscape management. Though landscape maintenance and management go hand-in-hand, the two terms should not be... Read More →
Why Add Organic Mulch to my Landscape?
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Date18 Sep 2015
Experts tell us that a great way to retain moisture from both rainfall and irrigation is to add a 2-3″ layer of organic mulch. New research has proven that adding a 3” layer of organic mulch is one of the... Read More →
Landscape Water Budgeting and Irrigation Efficiency
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Date24 Aug 2015
A landscape water budget is an estimate of how much water is needed to maintain a healthy landscape based on: climate, landscape area and plant type. Keys to Irrigation Efficiency: Know how much water to apply (based on weather and plants)... Read More →
Drought Tolerant Landscapes: California’s New Norm
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Date12 Aug 2015
7 Principles of Drought Tolerant Landscapes Planning Hydrozoning Efficient Irrigation Practical Turf Areas Soil Improvement Mulching Maintenance and Management Please find below an informative presentation on Drought tolerant Landscapes: California’s New Norm Basic Principles – Drought Tolerant LS
How to Inspect and Evaluate the Performance of Your Current Irrigation System
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Date27 May 2015
With the current drought we need to optimize landscape water use. With some minor changes and a water budget you can be on your way to saving water. Some quick tips to water savings: Read Water Meter Monthly Check for... Read More →
California Adds to Drought Emergency Regulations
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Date20 Apr 2015
The State Water Resources Board has indicated its intention to add to the emergency drought regulations enacted in 2014 to combat the current drought we are experiencing. One of the new items on the prohibited list is: Using outdoor irrigation... Read More →
Lawn Conversion
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Date26 Mar 2015
As a fourth year of drought looms ahead for California, managing our landscapes and gardens with less water is now the new normal. Many of us are looking at our thirsty lawns and deciding that it is time to embrace... Read More →
Butterfly Gardens
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Date25 Feb 2015
Nothing heralds the gardening season more than the appearance of butterflies visiting flowers. The color of their wings rival and sometimes surpass the flowers themselves. Little brings more enjoyment to a gardener than the site of gossamer wings amongst the... Read More →
Planting for “POP”
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Date22 Jan 2015
Few plants rate as high for instant “pop” or curb appeal than Berberis thunbergii ‘Aurea’ or Golden Japanese Barberry. This deciduous small shrub from Japan is a people stopper when planted in a front yard. Vivid bright golden yellow leaves... Read More →