Category Archives: Tips of the Month

October Tips of the Month

Happy fall! This month we are requesting feedback from our valued customers. Please click on the link take our short survey . Thank you! SURVEY     Autumn Equinox: Time to have us adjust your watering schedules on timers. Since summer has come and gone it is time to check timers and adjust them to fall schedules. The schedules…
Read more

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, especially…
Read more

August Tips of the Month

Maintenance   Prepare for fire season - If you live near the native chaparral, reduce the fire risk to your property by pruning dead vegetation from trees and shrubs (especially near structures).  Cut tall grasses and weeds to a height of less than four inches.   Feed annuals and vegetables- Continue to fertilize warm season…
Read more

May Tips of the Month

In a single family residence,the clear majority of water being used is in the landscape. Over 50% of our water is being used to irrigate our plants and trees. Now is the time to plan for the summer heat and to be water conscious. Here are our top tips for conserving water usage in your…
Read more