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San Diego Gardens July 2023

San Diego Gardens July 2023 Pam Fraser Picture of Nasturtium flower and leaves
Nasturtium

Summer’s here in San Diego gardens, and the weather is warming up. This is still a good time to plant subtropicals, summer annuals and vegetables, but hold off putting most plants in the ground until fall when temperatures drop.

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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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May Gardening Tips 2020

May Gardening Tips vegetable garden

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.

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January Gardening Tips 2020

January Gardening Tips 2020 Pam Fraser

I love gardening in January. The days are getting longer, and all the plants look happier after the rains have started.

Here are some January gardening tips to get your yard ready for the new year.

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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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May Gardening Tips 2019

May Gardening Tips 2019

May is a great time to plant subtropicals, summer annuals, vegetables, and herbs. It’s also a great time to mulch. A 3- to 6-inch layer of mulch around trees and plants will help keep roots cool and moist. Make sure you leave the area around the base of trunks mulch-free to prevent diseases.

Here are a few May gardening tips to help keep your landscape beautiful and blooming.

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