Posts Tagged ‘Gardening tips San Diego’
December Landscaping Tips for San Diego
Landscaping Tips in December December has arrived, with it comes cooler weather, longer nights, and holiday festivities. And while many of us will be spending time indoors with friends and family, it’s still a good idea to keep an eye on the sky to ensure your landscape gets the water it needs. It’s also a…
Read MoreHow Rain Gardens Help Save Water in San Diego
Rain Gardens: A Simple Solution to Yard Drainage Issues At Westturf, we take great pride in sustainable landscaping. Although rain gardens are usually found in wetter climates, they can also be beneficial in San Diego’s Mediterranean climate. Unfortunately, when it rains, sealed or closed surfaces such as driveways, parking lots, and walkways make it difficult…
Read More6 Warning Signs Your Lawn Needs Aeration Now
Common Signs You Need to Aerate Your Lawn Aerating and overseeding your lawn are some of the best ways to keep your grassy areas looking their best. And when it comes to apartment and HOA communities in San Diego, keeping a well-kept, healthy lawn is essential. However, many wait too long to act, leading to…
Read More10 Native Plants for a Beautiful HOA Community Landscape
Top Plants for San Diego HOA Communities HOA property developers and managers know that to stand above the competition, it’s essential to add value to your community. Beautiful plants are a surefire way to add interest and value to your HOA. And here in San Diego County, we’re blessed with incredible botanical diversity. So, what…
Read MoreBest November San Diego Landscaping Tips
Top Tips for November Landscaping in San Diego November is here, we’ve set our clocks back, and we’re bracing ourselves for the start of the rainy season. Yes, change is in the air, and so are spiders and spider webs, so be on the lookout for those. The upcoming winter season provides an excellent opportunity…
Read MoreHow to Design a Sustainable Butterfly Garden
How to Design a Sustainable Butterfly Garden Don’t you love it when butterflies visit your garden? It’s magical. Watching them flutter from flower to flower, searching for nectar, is a beautiful sight. Butterflies aren’t just magical creatures; they’re also pollinators. During the last several years, large-scale farming and property development has decimated butterfly habitats. But…
Read MoreJuly Gardening To-Do List: San Diego Edition
July Gardening To-Do List: San Diego Edition Summer in San Diego means sunshine, rising temperatures, and good times. But as we adjust to warmer days and nights, so do the plants in our landscape. Fortunately, you can help the plants in your landscape with these July gardening tips: Create a temporary shady area to protect…
Read MoreHow to Choose Fire-Resistant Plants in San Diego County
How to Choose Fire-Resistant Plants in San Diego County Fire season is a year-round concern in California. The memory of the October 2023 Firestorm and the devastation it caused to homes and structures is still fresh. Many of the properties that were lost had an inadequate “defensible space.” A defensible space acts as a shield…
Read MoreCelebrate National Pollinator Week: What to Grow in Your Garden
Celebrate National Pollinator Week: What to Grow in Your Garden June 17th to 23rd is National Pollinator Week. Let’s make a buzz! First, the bad news. Habitat loss is a significant contributor to the massive decline of pollinators. If pollinators were wiped out, humanity and all the terrestrial ecosystems on Earth wouldn’t survive. After…
Read MoreJune Gardening To-Do List: San Diego Edition
June Gardening To-Do List: San Diego Edition Ahh, June. Kids are starting their summer break, vacation plans are in motion, and foggy mornings and sunny afternoons are the norm. Sure, there are overcast days, so this time of year is affectionally called “June Gloom.” However, the cool morning and afternoon warming patterns are ideal for…
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