Posts Tagged ‘San Diego Gardening’
Celebrate 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…
Read MoreTo Mow, or Not to Mow
To Mow, or Not to Mow No Mow May is one of the fastest growing trends on the landscaping scene. So, what is No Mow May? It’s a trend encouraging people to delay the first mow of the season. By delaying the first mow of the season and letting your lawn grow, you can temporarily…
Read MoreHow to Brighten Up Your Garden in San Diego
How to Brighten Up Your Garden in San Diego Do you have a shady area in your yard that could use some color? Does San Diego’s May gray and June gloom weather patterns get you down? Do you want to combine yellow flowers with other colorful plants and flowers in your landscape? You can grow…
Read MoreHow to Create a Natural Mosquito Barrier with Plants in San Diego County
How to Create a Natural Mosquito Barrier with Plants in San Diego County Tired of swatting away mosquitoes? Mosquitoes are more than a nuisance; they carry diseases and can cause you to itch like crazy. Fortunately, you can prevent an infestation on your property by planting mosquito repellant plants. If you’re looking for plants to…
Read MoreExpert Tips for Successfully Growing Peppers in Your San Diego Garden
Tips for Growing Peppers in Your San Diego Garden May is an ideal time to plant peppers in your garden in San Diego, especially if you start from seedling plants. Here’s why: peppers need a good dose of warm weather to get started, and May is when the temperature begins to warm up in San…
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