Planting with California Natives

California native plants are among the most stunning, sustainable options for Southern California landscapes. While they are famously tough and drought-tolerant once established, successfully integrating native plants into your garden comes down to two critical factors: planting season timing and proper hydrozoning. Understanding when and how to plant California natives will save you time, protect

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Using Rain to Conserve Water

Using Rain to Conserve Water After a good rain, give your irrigation system a break and let the soil do the work. Deep moisture now helps build deeper roots and a more resilient landscape. Simple rule: Keep your irrigation controller off for as long as reasonable after rainfall. Let nature irrigate for you. Recent rains

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Should you use a Drip System?

Should You Use a Drip System? Micro Spray — the good and the bad of drip systems Drip can be extremely efficient—when it matches the planting layout and gets maintained. Drip systems are often recommended as a water-wise option because they apply water slowly and close to the plant. In many situations, drip does exactly

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