Planting
Pre-Spring Landscape Care for the Bay Area Gardener
Who else is ready for Spring? Here are some tips for Bay Area gardeners and landscape artists for January and February! There is plenty to do, so read on! What Can I Plant? Bay Area gardeners wanting to create a flowerful landscape should check out azaleas and camellias at your local garden store. Local landscape…
Read MoreHow to Make a Poinsettia Last Longer
Poinsettias come in a wide range of colors. You can find reds, marbles, whites, and even pinks. Whichever color you choose, the care is the same for a long lasting poinsettia. 1) The actual flower of a poinsettia is directly in the center. The leaves, the colored portions, are actually leaves that have colored up. They…
Read MoreTwo Perfect Vegetables for Winter Planting
Do the words “winter” and “garden” ever cross your mind? Asparagus and Artichoke are perfect for winter planting, and once established, are a long term relationship that will keep giving… With the right care, they will produce delicious vegetables for years to come! Read on for tips on planting and caring for these perennial beauties…
Read MoreIt’s Harvest Season! (And the Perfect Time to Plant Shrubs)
Fall is here in the Bay Area! We hope you’re enjoying all of the richness of the harvest season. October is a great time to consider planting shrubs, woody ornamentals and trees. According to the University of California Master Gardeners, Ceanothus, manzanita, Monardella villosa (coyote mint), ribes (currant), toyon, buckwheat are all good choices.…
Read MoreWhy We Take Soil Samples (And You Should Too)
When it comes to landscape installation or building gardens, we always take a soil sample. Plants have varying needs and will respond differently to particular types of soil. Soil sampling is important to determine soil texture, pH level, and the soil nutrients in order to grow the proper trees, shrubs, and turf. A soil test…
Read More4 Signs of Overwatering Plants
Ever wonder if you are overwatering your plants? Chances are, the plants are probably getting more water than they need. There are a few obvious overwatering signs. If you can identify these four warning signs, your plant can still thrive! 1. Got brown and wilty leaves? Many mistake this for a dry plant, quite the…
Read MorePreventing Wildfire Destruction: Removing Embers from ‘Home Ignition Zones’
Research by the National Fire Protection Agency around home destruction vs. survival in wildfires point to embers and small flames as the most common and frequent way that the majority of homes ignite in wildfires. What is an Ember? Embers are burning pieces of airborne wood and/or vegetation that can be carried more than a…
Read MoreHow To Plan and Budget a Residential Landscape Installation
New year, new beginnings! January is a perfect time to start planning your residential landscape for the year. As we list our New Year’s goals, start visualizing your dream landscape design. We have listed some frequent residential landscape questions and answers to help you start planning your dream landscape for 2018, as well as a checklist…
Read MoreHow to Add Bold Color to a Fall Garden
How to add Bold Color to a Fall Garden As we switch our wardrobe from shorts and tanks to long sleeves and jeans, we must also switch to fall colors in the garden. Fall colors in the garden can be started in late summer or early autumn. In this blog, we will show you how…
Read MoreLet’s Talk Turf
Fertilizing turfgrass isn’t just about enhancing green color for aesthetic. Fertilizing turf maintains the lawn density and plant vigor, and encourages growth and recovery from turf damage and seasonal stresses (such as a drought season). If you own a commercial property, manage an HOA, or a facility manager at a municipality, you’re probably well-informed about…
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