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San Diego Gardens April 2024

San Diego Gardens April 2024 by Pam Fraser. Picture of yellow lilies in bloom.
Yellow Lily from My Garden

April is still a great time to plant in San Diego gardens. You can now add subtropical plants like bougainvillea, gardenia and avocado. And keep weeding! Get those weeds out before they set seed. Feed almost everything in your yard.

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October Gardening Tips 2020

October Gardening Tips 2020 Pam Fraser narcissus in my garden

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.

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September Gardening Tips 2020

September Gardening Tips 2020 Fire behind Carlsbad homes

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.

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October Gardening Tips 2019

October Gardening Tips Pam Fraser

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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August Gardening Tips 2019

August Gardening Tips Pam Fraser

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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March Gardening Tips 2019

March Gardening Tips 2019

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.

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