California Gardener’s May Checklist
2020-06-15T15:45:43-07:00Only one major chore but a plethora of planting possibilities means a delightful month in California gardens. […]
Only one major chore but a plethora of planting possibilities means a delightful month in California gardens. […]
You don’t have to settle for a lackluster landscape simply because you don’t have thousands in the budget for major upgrades. In fact, there are plenty of ways to get noticeable improvements for less. Get more out of your outdoor space – and add value and style to your home – with these six budget-friendly upgrades. […]
The garden is waking up, and you’re in charge! It’s time to start planting, pruning, and preparing your flower beds. […]
Spring is the most active time to be in the garden. Using all the pent-up energy we’ve accrued over winter, let’s head outdoors to clean out and prepare our garden beds, repair hardscaping, do a little pruning and moving, and start the growing season off right. Here are ten things you can do to launch the spring season successfully. […]
From entertaining spaces to cooking stations to areas designed for lounging, patios can add value and comfort to your home. Whether you’re looking to design a patio with pavers, brick or poured concrete, here are 15 perfect patio designs to inspire you. […]
Ten native plants for a California Garden Here are ten native plants that are easy to grow in most gardens. They'll need to be treated like native plants, not Petunias, so read up on each one before you plant. (Link below each image for more information on these native plants) Baccharis pilularis pilularis, Pigeon Point. This native plant can virtually replace a lawn!! Blue-Eyed Grass, Sisyrinchium bellum is a native mini-iris. Ceanothus, California Lilacs, particularly Skylark, Concha and Yankee Point. Coffeeberry, Rhamnus californica has berries for the native [...]
How to build raised garden beds that feed your plants and save your back, including tips on best designs, soil mixes, watering and more. […]
January is the beginning of the gardening year – a time for fresh starts, renewed energy, and grand plans for the twelve months ahead. […]
Making the exterior of your home look beautiful, warm, and welcoming is one of the most festive—and challenging—parts of holiday prep. We recommend highlighting your existing landscaping and exterior elements when you trim your home for the holidays. Try these tips for holiday decorating, in order from easiest to Clark-Griswold-advanced. Spruce Up Planters – Literally Swap outdoor container arrangements from summer with beautiful evergreen branches, holly sprigs, and winterberry for December. Entwine some white lights to give it a magical feel as [...]
Gardening doesn’t end when the growing season does. I have a great checklist of winter gardening chores that keep me enthusiastic and involved in my garden even in the off-season. […]