Category Archives: San Diego County

San Diego Gardens April 2025

San Diego Gardens April 2025 by Pam Fraser. Picture of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park landscape
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

April is usually the best month to enjoy the vibrant flowers in San Diego gardens. But recent rains have also brought weeds. So while you enjoy the blooms, be sure to remove weeds before they set seed.

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San Diego Gardens March 2025

San Diego Gardens March 2025 by Pam Fraser. Picture of a pink azalea in bloom.
Azalea

Spring is coming to San Diego gardens! Next to fall, this is the best time for planting. It’s also a good time to sow herb, annual and vegetable seeds, and to fertilize your awakening plants.

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4 Home Remodeling Projects with the Highest ROI in San Diego

4 Home Remodeling Projects with the Highest ROI in San Diego by Pam Fraser. Images of a garage door, front door, stone siding and kitchen appliances.

Ask any homeowner about what home remodeling projects they would like to complete, and most will say, “How much time do you have?”

Home improvements or home remodeling projects can stem from a variety of motivations, like preparing your home to sell, adding space for a growing family, addressing outdated features or aesthetics, or fixing structural or functional issues.

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San Diego Gardens February 2025

San Diego Gardens February 2025 by Pam Fraser. Picture of yellow daffodils in bloom.
Daffodils

San Diego gardeners should get any bare-root plants and trees in the ground this month and finish spraying and pruning dormant trees and plants before flower buds form.

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San Diego Gardens January 2025

San Diego Gardens January 2025 by Pam Fraser. Picture of pink flowers on an Anna apple tree.
Apple tree flowers

While others are stuck inside waiting for milder weather, San Diego gardeners have plenty to do this month while we wait for rain.

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San Diego Gardens December 2024

San Diego Gardens December 2024 by Pam Fraser. Picture of red poinsettia flowers.
Poinsettia

Give your San Diego garden a gift this month with native wildflowers. It’s also time to start trimming fruit trees and renewing mulch before the winter rains start.

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San Diego Gardens November 2024

San Diego Gardens November 2024 by Pam Fraser. Picture of red poppies in bloom.
Poppies

It’s still a great time to plant almost everything in your San Diego garden. November is also a good time to add or renew mulch before the winter rains start.

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San Diego Gardens October 2024

San Diego Gardens October 2024 by Pam Fraser. Picture of salvia, lilies, monkey flowers and society garlic blooming.
Salvia, lilies, monkey flowers and society garlic in my garden.

As long as the weather has cooled, this is the best month to plant almost everything in your San Diego garden. It’s also a good time to get your garden ready for winter rains.

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San Diego Gardens September 2024

San Diego Gardens September 2024 by Pam Fraser. Picture of a Giant Western Swallowtail on a tagetes plant.
Giant Western Swallowtail

Summer is coming to an end. This is a great time to get your San Diego garden ready for fall planting.

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San Diego Gardens August 2024

San Diego Gardens August 2024 Pam Fraser. Picture of an orange monkey flower in bloom
Bush Monkey Flower

Summer is in full swing in San Diego gardens. And, if you’re up to anything more than just relaxing in the shade and enjoying your garden, try these tips for keeping it happy and healthy.

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