Winter Stars
Evergreens that change very little throughout the year are the showstoppers of your landscape. Winter is the best time to decide where you might want to add some when the weather warms up. In [...]
How To Hire an Irrigator
A licensed irrigator can save you time and money. But being licensed doesn’t guarantee quality work. Ask these five questions before you hire someone. Last month I gave everyone some excellent [...]
Irrigation Maintenance During Winter
If you have an irrigation system, now is a good time to check for any irrigation maintenance issues. Walk around your yard when it’s dry and look for any unexpected wet spots. If you find [...]
Resolve to Get Gardening and Get Healthy
Instead of spending time and money at the gym, spend it in your landscape. Resolve to combine your exercise resolution with your garden goals. For a couple of years I’ve suggested New Year’s [...]
Winter Watering Grows Your Sewer Bill, Not Your Grass
It’s winter and your lawn is dormant – so why is your irrigation system running? Using extra water outdoors now only makes your sewer bill bloom later. OK everyone, let’s have a show of [...]
