07/13/2023
Looking to refresh your garden or yard this summer?☀️Here are some tips to consider when refreshing your landscaping!
Choose Native Plants! 🌱 - Native plants have evolved over hundreds of years to succeed in their regional climate. They have a close relationship with insects and wildlife as they both help them and benefit from them. Many California native plants are able to succeed with little or no watering once established! Selecting the right native plants for your location is the first step to creating a successful native plant garden.
Make use of Mulch ♻️ -
If you want to preserve the moisture in your soil, then applying mulch is the best thing you can do. Mulch prevents evaporation and makes a better environment to encourage root growth. Organic mulch you can choose include; chopped leaves, pine straw and shredded bulk. Mulch also helps to prevent weeds from taking over. The more weeds growing, the more competition there is for soil moisture. As mulch decomposes, it additionally improves the soil to help boost its water absorption. This is a big bonus when it comes to summer landscaping!
Use plants that thrive in dry conditions 🌵 -
Plants such as succulents, thrive in sunny locations with warm, dry climates and can tolerate some neglect. They need little water, are easy to grow, come in a variety of different, shapes, sizes and colors and are fairly pest free.
Planting for an Autumn Harvest 🥕 -
It’s amazing how many people grow spring and summer gardens, but completely forget about fall! Mid to late summer is the perfect time to get your crops sown for a fall harvest. Some fall harvest crops grow quickly and don’t need to be sown until closer to the end of summer once the weather begins to cool. Some of these crops include; beets, turnips, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and kale.
Happy Landscaping! 🪴
Madelyn Whalen
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🗃 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
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