MARCH 2017 – We’re excited to begin our two-part series on edible gardening. First up, a primer on how to plant and care for fruit trees, especially those that do well here in San Diego.
Are Weeds Turning Your Dream Landscape into a Gardening Nightmare?
FEBRUARY 2017 – If you’re in San Diego like we are, then you’re in the midst of a very interesting (and wet) winter. By now, your front or back yard might be two feet high and fully green, just not the kind of green you’d like it to be. Here are some handy tips for identifying, treating, and even preventing weeds in your yard now and in the future.
Landscape Maintenance for the Rainy Season
JANUARY 2017 – The rainy season will soon be here. We know that in San Diego most people don’t think we have much of a rainy “season”, but the rains do come. Here are some short-term rainy season landscape maintenance solutions for the season ahead, as well as some long-term strategies to help you prepare for next year.
Shot Hole Borer Infestation Impacting Southern California
JULY 2016 – Since the first sighting in San Diego in 2012, we have been watching the spread of the Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer (PSHB) and the Kuroshio Shot Hole Borer (KSHB) throughout Southern California. Here’s what you can do prevent and treat infestations.
Just in time for Summer: A Refresher Course on Drip Irrigation Systems
JUNE 2016 – Installing a drip irrigation system is a perfect way to conserve water on any property. These efficient watering systems are easy to install and can be used almost anywhere including planting beds, raised planters, and landscapes with trees, shrubs, or even vegetable gardens. Here’s a primer on the essentials of low-flow drip irrigation systems.
Downy Mildew Epidemic in San Diego County
FEBRUARY 2016 – A new disease called downy mildew has reached our Red Apple, also known as Aptenia cordyfolia. It may be the disease has been dormant and recently has shown itself due to the current San Diego weather conditions. Here’s how to recognize and treat this fungal disease.
Top Three Investments to Consider in Your Landscaping Budget
DECEMBER 2015 – As you start penciling in figures for next year’s landscaping budget, rethink your priorities, and consider making investments that will reduce your water usage and prevent property damage. If you haven’t already tackled these projects, here are three crucial investments you should make.