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December Tips of the Month

December Tips of the Month
Save Water During the Winter Months 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 and dehydrates at the same rate as soil and is adjustable to detect 1/8”-1” of rainfall.  When it rains it will shut your system down…
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December Plant Spotlight: Ceanothus maritimus ‘Frosty Dawn’

December Plant Spotlight: Ceanothus maritimus ‘Frosty Dawn’
Ceanothus maritimus 'Frosty Dawn' is a low-growing shrub, reaching 2' tall and up to 6' wide (though likely keeping to a compact 3' to 5' width). Here on the Central Coast, it's going to thrive in  coastal landscapes, and can also grow well with well-drained soils in other climates. It takes full sun along the coast, but…
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December Tips of the Month

December Tips of the Month
Each month brings seasonal changes to your landscape, even here on the Central Coast. Keep up with what's going on in your garden with our Tips of the Month! Irrigation Save Water During the Winter Months - Despite our warmer weather on the central coast, now is the ideal time to make adjustments to irrigation…
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December Plant of the Month: Leucadendron salignum ‘Winter Red’

This tough, drought-tolerant evergreen shrub is a stand-out with a dense display of vibrant red foliage, which is particularly intense in the fall and winter months. It is grown for its leathery bracts, which are actually modified leaves that typically resemble (and are often mistaken for) flowers. The bracts are long-lasting and make a unique addition to cut flower arrangements. Inconspicuous cones develop at the…
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