As long as the weather stays cool, October’s a great time for planting everything other than tropical and semi-tropical plants. Planting in fall allows strong root systems to develop so what you put in the ground now can produce spring flowers and survive next summer’s heat.
This is also a good time to divide many perennials. Take a look at October 2019 gardening tips for more information.
Here are some October gardening tips to keep your yard looking beautiful year-round.
September is a great month to start seeds, do some cleanup work and get your garden ready for planting once the weather cools off. Here are some September gardening tips to help you get your yard ready for fall.
Brace yourself for this month’s hot, dry weather and make sure your plants are properly irrigated. Here are some August gardening tips to help keep your garden happy and healthy.
Summer’s just around the corner and days are long. June’s a good time to plant heat-loving tropicals and annuals. Make sure to adjust your watering and spread mulch to conserve water and keep weeds down.
Here are some June gardening tips to keep your yard healthy and happy.
It’s time to plant and prepare your garden for summer. Check your irrigation systems, get rid of those pesky weeds that sprouted after April’s heavy rains and plant heat loving subtropicals, vegetables and herbs.
Here are some May gardening tips to keep your yard bountiful and blooming.
April is a wonderful time to be in your garden, and that’s true now more than ever. The garden can be a calming, peaceful place during this stressful time. Hopefully you can use some of your “stay at home” time to start seeds, plant, trim and relax.
Here are some April gardening tips to keep both you and your yard healthy and happy.
Spring is coming, and next to fall, early spring is the best time to plant. The cool weather is great for gardening, and the rainy season is almost over. Although December was wet, we didn’t get much rain in January and February. So if you haven’t already, it’s probably time to start watering.
Here are some March gardening tips to keep your yard healthy and happy.
February’s longer days and moderate temperatures make this a great month for gardening. Sadly, I’m spending most of my time trying to catch up with the weeds that came with our December rains. If you need help identifying and removing the variety growing in your yard, take a look the University of California’s web site. It has helpful information for identifying and dealing with common Southern California weeds.
Here are some February gardening tips to keep your yard healthy and happy.
December is time to enjoy the holidays, but also a great time to garden in San Diego County. Keep planting cool-season annuals and vegetables, grow native wildflowers, and pull those pesky weeds that show up with the rain.
Here are some December gardening tips to help keep your yard healthy and happy.
