DIY Backyard Pond
The first step to consider is to decide what type of pond you want to build. You should consider what type of aquatic life you want in the pond. Is…
Fertilizing Trees and Shrubs
Trees and shrubs often are forgotten when it comes time to fertilize the yard in the spring. Young trees, especially those with a trunk diameter of less than six inches,…
Prepare for spring with proper pruning of grapes and fruit trees
Spring chores for your fruit trees and grape vines. We’re not done with winter, but we do have garden chores to do this month. Outdoor tasks center mainly around pruning…
When to apply spring fertilizer
DO YOU REALLY NEED TO FERTILIZE THE LAWN IN THE EARLY SPRING? Although spring fertilization is recommended as part of a complete lawn care program, applying it too early could…
California Rebates – What qualifies and how do I start?
Turf grass is one of the most water intensive plant types in your landscape. It’s high water uses and frequent maintenance make it a time consuming and expensive landscape option.…
Xeriscaping Benefits
Originally developed for drought-afflicted areas, the principles of xeriscape today have an ever broadening appeal. With water now considered an expensive and limited resource, all landscaping projects, residential or commercial,…