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[…]
As spring finally overtakes winter, it is time to start thinking about lawn maintenance for the upcoming season. Use this guide to figure out how to care for your grass so you can enjoy a full, beautiful lawn: Look for Problem Areas At the beginning of the season, you should closely examine your lawn to[…]
Drought Tolerant Fruit Trees Fruit trees listed bellow all hold up well under dry conditions once established but need to be watered adequately as newly planted trees. Newly planted trees can be hand watered with a soft spray hose attachment . Water in the evening in to the night will help reduce water evaporation. When[…]
Drought Tolerant Landscaping For the last several years California has dealt with a severe drought. All this has left California scrambling to save water and switch to drought tolerant plants. At Payless you’ll find we have a full line of drought tolerant plants and hardscaping materials that goes along with the plants. Consider removing part[…]
Your local hardware store in San Jose has everything you need to complete home projects of any size. If you see the following traits in your hardware store, you can be sure that it is a quality location: You should be able to walk into a hardware store and find all of the tools that[…]
Building a new deck in San Jose can add a lot of function and value to your home. If you are thinking about building a new deck for your property, be sure to consider the following factors and hardware. The Decking Material The hardware store has a lot of great decking options that can help[…]
When you are stocking up on tools at the hardware store, there are several different types of plumbing supplies and tools that you may want to consider purchasing. Among the most common tools in the plumber’s toolkit include channel locks, screwdrivers, and hacksaws. With these plumbing tools in your house, you will be ready to[…]
Jujubes are commonly referred to as the Chinese Date. Providing versatile, sweet fruit on a virtually pest-free tree and drought tolerant. The fruit can be eaten fresh or dried, when ripe it resembles a Date. Jujubes grow 15 to 20 feet tall but can reach up to 30 feet without being pruned. Sugar Cane: Round[…]