Category Archives: Tips of the Month

December Tips of the Month

Save Water During the Winter Months Rain is finally starting to come around! December is still a great time to prepare for the predicted rainfall and save some much needed water. Installing a rain sensor to your existing irrigation controller can reduce your water bill during the rainy season.  The Hunter Mini-Clik Rain Sensor hydrates…
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November Tips of the Month

Planting   Plant Cool-Season Annuals - Consider adding early blooming annuals such as dianthus, Iceland poppies, pansies, snapdragons, violas and ornamental cabbage.  For shady areas set out cyclamen, and English & fairy primroses.   Fall Veggies – It’s a good time to start winter crop vegetable like kale, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, broccoli, sprouts, lettuce, radishes…
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October Tips of the Month

  Happy fall! This month we are sending out Customer Surveys to get feedback from our valued customers. Please fill them out and return with your information. You can also take the survey online, at Annual Customer Survey. Thank you!   Autumn Equinox: Time to have us adjust your watering schedules on timers. Since summer has come…
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September Tips of the Month

  Maintenance Fertilize permanent plants - Feed established trees, shrubs, ground covers, and warm- season grasses, such as Bermuda.  Repeat in a month.  Remember not to feed California natives or drought tolerant Mediterranean plants.  Feed camellias, azaleas, and rhododendrons too. Protect against brush fires - Remove all dead leaves and limbs from trees and shrubs,…
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