While many people are waiting for snow to melt or weather to warm so they can get back into their gardens, we San Diego gardeners are lucky to enjoy our gardens year-round. Spring is just around the corner, and there’s plenty to do now to get ready for it.
Time to Weed
The result of January’s heavy rains is lots of weeds in San Diego gardens. Hand pull or hoe newly emerging weeds. If you get to those weeds before they set seed, you’ll have fewer in your garden next year.
Try spending just a few minutes a day removing weeds to make the job easier. My dog and I walk out into the yard first thing every morning. I’ve got a cup of coffee in one hand and pull a few weeds with my other hand. That helps keep the weed population in check.
If you want to know which weeds you’re fighting and the best way to control them, UC Davis has a Weed Gallery that will help.
Prune And Spray Roses and Dormant Trees
While they are still dormant, finish pruning roses, grapes, stone-fruit trees and deciduous plants and trees. Spray dormant deciduous trees, vines and roses with horticultural oil before buds open.
Last Chance for Winter Planting in San Diego Gardens
Spring shows up early here, but there’s still time to plant bare-root plants and trees. Try something fun like artichoke, asparagus or rhubarb. Continue to plant cool-season vegetables like cole crops, carrots, lettuce, beets and peas.
San Diego Gardens Tips Source
A lot of information for San Diego Gardens comes from the Master Gardener Association of San Diego County. They are a great resource for all of your gardening needs including planting, pests, vegetables, and water use. They even have a free hotline where you can get your home gardening and pest control problems answered.