Spring Tip

February 23, 2015

Water conditions vary throughout the Desert. We can generally maintain a one time a day, every-other-day watering schedule during the temperate spring months. Remember, you can always add a water time but you cannot take it away.

Fall Watering

September 21, 2014

Begin alternate watering days as temperatures drop consistently below the 90 degree mark.

Fall Reseeding / Smart Scalping

September 1, 2014

Over-seeding process begins mid to late September reduce the amount of irrigation applied to the turf reduce water to the point the turf is stressed but not turning brown do not eliminate irrigation Begin reducing mowing heights reduce heights ¼ to ½ inches weekly remove grass clippings desired final height of ½ inch The height

Summer Gardening

June 29, 2014

Take the summer off from heavy gardening. Your plants are doing all they can to stay alive through the extreme summer heat. Let them do their job outside and you can enjoy your garden from the inside.

Mulch in the Month of May

May 2, 2014

Summerize your garden with a layer of mulch in all planting beds. Mulch holds in moisture, keeps weeds down and protects against summer sun.

Irrigation Time Clock Battery

April 16, 2014

Check the battery in your irrigation time clock. Be certain it is rechargeable.

Moller’s Roses

January 15, 2014

Moller’s roses are grown in biodegradable containers; you can plant them directly in the ground! Dig a hole twice the size of the container you are planting. Back fill with a little Gardner & Bloome Rose and Flower Planting Mix and dirt. Plant the container so the soil inside and outside the can are level;

Fertilize Your Citrus Trees in January

January 2, 2014

January is a great time to fertilize citrus trees with a high bloom fertilizer. This promotes more blossoms which will yield more fruit next season.

Reset Winter Time Clocks

December 1, 2013

Set your time clocks to come on a little later in the day at this time of year to avoid icy walkways and cold damage on plants.

Water Frequency

November 29, 2013

BE SURE you have cut your water frequency back. Two to three times a week is ample water for most gardens at this time of year. Remember you are changing the frequency of water time, not the amount of time the water is on.