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San Diego Gardens March 2024

San Diego Gardens March 2024 Pam Fraser. Picture of an orange Tithonia or Mexican Sunflower.
Tithonia, Mexican Sunflower

Here comes spring, and San Diego gardens are starting to pop. Other than fall, this is our busiest time to plant, weed, prune, fertilize and mulch.

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San Diego Gardens February 2024

San Diego Gardens February 2024 Pam Fraser. White Spider Lily flowers in bloom.
Spider Lily

Although it’s still winter, San Diego gardens are already showing signs of spring with fresh growth and new blooms. Give your garden some love this month, and your efforts will pay you back in the weeks to come.

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San Diego Gardens August 2023

San Diego Gardens August 2023 Picture of pink Colchicum Waterlily flowers in the fall. Pam Fraser
Colchicum Waterlily

August is here. Time to relax in the shade with a cold drink, make sure your plants have enough to drink too, and enjoy your San Diego garden.

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San Diego Gardens March 2023

San Diego Gardens March 2023 picture of Fiesta monkey flowers
Monkey Flowers ‘Fiesta’

Next to October, March is our busiest month in San Diego gardens. It’s a good time to plant. We can also start winter clean up and get ready for warmer weather.

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San Diego Gardens February 2023

San Diego Gardens February 2023 Pam Fraser weeds with rain drops

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.

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San Diego Garden Tips August 2022

San Diego Garden Tips August 2022 picture of broccoli plant
Broccoli

The heat is on! Check your irrigation systems to make sure your San Diego garden is getting enough water and there are no leaks.

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San Diego Garden Tips April 2022

San Diego Garden Tips April 2022 pink dahlias
Dahlias

April is still a good time to add plants to your San Diego garden. Plus, you’ll find nurseries well stocked with blooming perennials. Here are some April gardening tips for a beautiful garden all year round.

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March Gardening Tips 2020

March Gardening Tips 2020 azalea in bloom Pam Fraser

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.

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