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November Tips of the Month

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 and any…
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October 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…
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September Tips of the Month

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…
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November Plant of the Month: Pistacia chinensis

November Plant of the Month: Pistacia chinensis
Pistacia chinensis (the Chinese Pistache) is a deciduous tree that will stop you in your tracks this November. It offers good fall color, namely gold through fiery reds, even in mild climates. In deep soils, Pistacia chinensis can live off almost no water, which was great during our California drought, but you won't have to worry…
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