In response to the unprecedented drought conditions in California, the state has instituted a plan to reduce urban water consumption by 25% over the course of a year. While broad regulations are in place for businesses, such as forgoing serving water except on request in restaurants, meeting this reduction also requires the efforts of every[…]
If your lawn is the pride of your property’s outdoor space, you want to do what you can to keep it healthy and looking spectacular. A quick jaunt down to a San Jose nursery and gardening center should provide you with the necessary tools, fertilizers, and materials to help you manage your lawn. One of[…]
Many Californian landscapes and gardens that were once lush and verdant have been suffering lately, due to the prolonged period of drought currently plaguing The Golden State. With strict water restrictions implemented statewide, gardeners are realizing that water wise gardening and xeriscaping is the way to go. However, your garden need not look like a[…]
Gardening in San Jose is often a truly rewarding and enjoyable experience, especially when you have the right equipment on hand. Whether you are caring for your lawn, transplanting trees and shrubs, pruning, or creating a hardscape, you need tools and devices to stand up to rigorous and repeated use, and to have them last[…]
As the weather gradually warms up, most people long to be outside. Summer is a great time to enjoy your yard space, to host evening dinner parties on your patio, and to perfect your outdoor grilling skills. It is also an opportune time to work on some home improvement projects. Here are some ideas to[…]
As the days grow longer and warmer, you may eagerly await your chance to get back to gardening and lawn maintenance in San Jose. If you are a relatively new homeowner, it is a good idea to give yourself a refresher on how to appropriately take care of your lawn and yard. Watch this video[…]
Flowers, potted plants, and other types of growth and vegetation can help to transform your yard into a beautiful nursery in San Jose. This type of softscaping works perfectly with rocks, boulders, and natural stepping-stones accenting your gardening and providing luxurious pathways for you and your family to saunter around. Feel free to keep reading[…]
If you have spent the winter daydreaming about gardening in San Jose, then you have probably already begun to spend time by your nursery as the weather gets warmer. Although the winter is not yet far gone, now is the time to gather garden supplies and prepare your garden for the warm months of the[…]
Dwarf Citrus Dwarf Citrus have fragrant flowers and full-sized fruit. Dwarf trees reach about 10 ft tall, but can be potted to keep them manageable for small spaces like patios and balconies. Citrus need full sun. In order to produce good quality fruit, they need 4 to 6 hours of sun a day for maximum[…]
When you are gardening, it is very important to pay attention to which plants you put where to ensure they get everything they need to thrive. Before you start to plant, you should think about where the sun is and where the shade is so you can give all of your plants the proper amount[…]