November is a great time to plant, plus there are lots of garden sales this time of year. And we shouldn’t forget that although the weather is cooling, fire season won’t end until we see some significant rain. For ways to protect your home against brushfires, take a look at September’s gardening tips.
Here are some November gardening tips to help keep your yard bountiful and blooming.
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Fall is here. The weather’s cooling, and it’s a great time to add plants and trees to your garden. Here are a few October gardening tips to keep your yard looking beautiful.
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It’s September, spider month! If you’re like me, you walk through your garden this time of year with a hand or stick in front of you just to keep from walking face-first into spider webs. The brightly colored orb weavers are especially fun. But although they are large and can bite, they won’t unless they are threatened and can’t escape. They are an important part of your yard’s ecosystem because they eat flies, moths, beetles, wasps and mosquitoes.
Here are a few September gardening tips to help you keep your yard beautiful and blooming this month.
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With August’s hot weather, you might not want to spend too much time working in your garden. But it is important to make sure you are watering enough. Plus, there are a few things you can do to keep your garden looking its best now and in the coming months.
Here are a few August gardening tips to help your yard finish up the summer and get ready for cooler weather.
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Summer’s come and the weather is warming up. It’s important to make sure your plants are ready for the season. Here are a few July gardening tips to help your garden stay happy and healthy.
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Summer’s almost here and the weather is warming up. We’ve started the month with our usual June Gloom, but I’m not complaining. It keeps the heat at bay and is perfect weather for working in your garden.
Here are a few June gardening tips to help you and your yard get ready for summer.
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May is a great time to plant subtropicals, summer annuals, vegetables, and herbs. It’s also a great time to mulch. A 3- to 6-inch layer of mulch around trees and plants will help keep roots cool and moist. Make sure you leave the area around the base of trunks mulch-free to prevent diseases.
Here are a few May gardening tips to help keep your landscape beautiful and blooming.
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Whoever came up with the proverb “April showers bring May flowers” didn’t live in Southern California. The rainy season is mostly over with April bringing less than an inch of rain on average. So to get those May flowers, it’s time to water. April’s also a great month for planting because what you put in the ground now will have time to get established before the weather heats up.
Here are a few more April gardening tips.
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San Diego County has had a lot of rain this season, and more is forecast for this weekend. So don’t turn on your water just yet unless the ground has dried out. Before you start irrigating again, check your sprinklers or drip lines for leaks and make sure they are delivering water where it’s needed. Don’t let the water hit your house. Not only is this wasteful, it will also damage your stucco or siding.
Here are a few more March gardening tips.
Continue reading March Gardening Tips 2019Want to make better use of your outdoor space without spending a lot of money? Try these three simple tricks. They can make all the difference between using your backyard and just looking at it.
Romantic lighting can really add drama and whimsy to an otherwise dull outdoor space. Try stringing lights over a patio for a look that recalls street cafes and romantic restaurant patios.
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