I'll be the first to admit that I'm thrilled with all this monsoon rain but it's summer and it's hot. Some days the veggie garden can look sad and wilty from all the heat. If that's the case at your house it might be a good time to try covering your garden with dappled shade. I've noticed … [Read more...]
MONTHLY GARDEN TO DO'S Watering: Adjust your watering schedule for warmer weather. Add mulch where plants are drying out too quickly. Generally, water established trees and shrubs every 10 to 14 days deeply. Water established beds weekly. This is not adequate for new plantings or in soil … [Read more...]
Reuse your greywater by sending it directly to your plants! Greywater PVC pipe delivering water to the apple tree. My very healthy greywater garden full of Maximilian sunflower, primrose, vinca and an apple tree. System of pipes attached from the house where we divert the … [Read more...]
Watering: Spot water new plants daily. Roots should take after about 2 weeks. Try tugging on the plant gently to see if the roots have taken. If so, you can go to watering 3 times a week. Remember to check all your irrigation parts and pieces this month. This will ensure efficient water … [Read more...]
Container gardening adds seasonal variety and brings in the colors your missing from your yard. Container gardens provide annual color to landscapes between perennial bloom cycles. Use sculptural evergreen plants such as Agave, Yucca, and topiary juniper to provide winter interest. Branches … [Read more...]
Iceplant Create a ROCK GARDEN and bring diversity and year-round interest into urban landscapes. Select and area that receives sun at least half of the day. Outline a desired shape with rock on the ground. Fill shape with planting mix. Add rock and planting mix to create subsequent … [Read more...]
Watering: Continue watering 3-4 times per month, especially any newly planted plants and transplants. Now that the change of freezing is behind us, check your irrigation. Examine your controllers, valves, bubblers, spray and emitter heads, to be sure everything is working. Pruning: Be … [Read more...]
Monthly Garden To Do’s: Cleaning: Finish cleaning your garden beds. Watering: Increase the watering to 3-4 times per month. Pruning: Finish pruning trees and summer-flowering shrubs. Roses and grape vines can be pruned late in the season. Raspberries and other fruit bramble shrubs can be pruned … [Read more...]
Design Tip: Create year-round interest in your garden. · Plant complimentary colors together – yellow/purple, red/green, blue/orange · Incorporate plant combinations that bloom during different times of the year. · Plant a variety of foliage types and … [Read more...]
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