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San Diego Gardens January 2024

San Diego Gardens January 2024 Pam Fraser flowering living stone plant (Lithops)
Lithops

While so many others are stuck indoors looking at gardening catalogs, San Diego gardeners get to enjoy their yards in January with winter blooming perennials, annuals and succulents.

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San Diego Garden Tips May 2022

San Diego Garden Tips May 2022 Anna apples Pam Fraser
Anna Apples

San Diego gardens are busy putting on a great show right now. But summer’s just around the corner, and it’s time to get them ready for warmer temperatures.

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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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July Gardening Tips 2019

July Gardening Tips apples

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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April Gardening Tips 2019

April Gardening Tips 2019

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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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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