One of the benefits to having a native plant garden is that almost all California native plants are very resistant to drought conditions. This makes them an excellent choice in desert areas, or in areas where water restrictions are commonly put in place throughout the year. Whether you are just looking for a few attractive [...]
Keeping an attractive and lush looking lawn in drought prone areas can be easier said than done sometimes. However, there are a variety of drought resistant plants you can consider to help fill in your yard and move from a full grass lawn to a more decorative but drought hardy area. Ferns Ferns are a [...]
Keeping a lush grass lawn can be a lot of work in some regions, especially in Northern California. Instead of dealing with all the necessities of keeping grass healthy throughout the year, you can consider a variety of different options instead. These options will create the illusion of a lush lawn, but will have drastically [...]
Keeping your lawn watered is vital for ensuring it stays lush and healthy throughout the year. But in hot weather, you may wonder when it’s best to water your lawn. It’s not uncommon to hear horror stories of watering your lawn during the wrong part of the day and having water droplets end up scorching [...]
Installing new sod can turn your average yard into a lush and green lawn. But watering can be confusing in how much is the right amount. Watering is absolutely necessary, but overwatering can be detrimental to your sod and how it develops over time. There are several signs that can give you a good idea [...]
When you have a small lawn, you might be tempted just to use the hose when it needs watering. However, you’ll find that soaking any sized lawn takes too long for it to become a pleasant daily task. The good news is, several sprinklers work well for small lawns, adjusting down to tiny spray patterns [...]