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‘Til death do us bloom

Agave is a xeriscape stalwart that can live 30 years and grow 45 feet high. But it saves its best for last: a giant “death...

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Avoid a backflow horror show

A well-maintained backflow device keeps muck like pesticides and dog poop out of your drinking water. If it fails? That’s when things can get scary....

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Depose the pests, not the planet

Not every bug in your landscape is a pest. There are a few approaches for the pesky ones that don’t rely on poisons or pesticides....

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As your yard continues to prepare for winter dormancy with the cooler fall weather we’ve been having, the amount of water it needs decreases. There’s a chance of rain later in the week, so keep an eye on the forecast to prevent overwatering, and remember you can always hand water as needed!

– Kayleigh Heath

October 26th, 2026

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‘Til death do us bloom

Agave is a xeriscape stalwart that can live 30 years and grow 45 feet high. But it saves its best for last: a giant “death bloom” to ring down the […]

Avoid a backflow horror show

A well-maintained backflow device keeps muck like pesticides and dog poop out of your drinking water. If it fails? That’s when things can get scary. Like the name implies, backflow […]

Depose the pests, not the planet

Not every bug in your landscape is a pest. There are a few approaches for the pesky ones that don’t rely on poisons or pesticides. Integrated pest management, or IPM, […]

Your sprinkler system is trying to tell you something

Baffled by spots, stripes or other odd patterns in your lawn? Before you chalk it up to crop circles, you might want to inspect your irrigation system. High heat, little […]

A little less lawn goes a long way

Ground covers can add flowers and color while helping you cut back on yardwork and watering. A useful yard doesn’t have to be just a carpet of grass. In San […]

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Healthy soil is rich in organic matter and nutrients with perfect proportions of clay, silt and sand. If yours isn’t that, read on to learn how to make it right. […]

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