Category Archives: Drought

Lawn Care 101: Your Guide to a Lush, Green Oasis

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At Payless Hardware Rockery and Nursery, we know a beautiful lawn is a homeowner’s pride. Everyone loves a lush, green lawn to enjoy during the warm summer months. Maintaining a great lawn requires knowledge, effort, and the right tools, especially with drought conditions in San Jose. Here are some key lawn care practices, including lawn[…]

San Jose Summer Lawn Care: Step-by-Step Preparation Guide

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Many San Jose homeowners are excited to enjoy outdoor activities and refresh their lawns as summer approaches closer. However, a fast mow isn’t the only thing you need to do to get your grass ready for summer. You need a full cleanup and a well-thought-out care strategy to guarantee that your grass grows throughout the[…]

Simple Ways Your Landscaping Can Save Water

Do you need help lowering your water bill? Not only does excessive water use increase your utility costs, but it also raises a number of environmental issues. Creating a balance between water conservation and plant watering in large cities like San Jose is critical. Here are some practical and efficient water-saving ideas from San Jose[…]

Are You Guilty of These Wasteful Backyard Water Habits?

Today, many people are rethinking how they water their lawn to help cut down on water usage. If you’re looking for ways to use less water in your garden in San Jose, then read on to learn about common ways that water gets wasted in the backyard. Planting Non-Native Species One of the most common[…]

The Latest California Water Conservation Mandates

As the weather gets warmer, you should consider visiting your local hardware store for low water use plants for your lawn and garden in San Jose. Due to the severe drought that the state of California is experiencing, there are increasingly strict regulations in place regarding residential water use. Here is a look at the[…]

Water Saving Tips for Your Garden

Watering your garden is obviously something that you need to do in order to help your plants grow after you bring them home from the nursery. However, there are several steps you can take to reduce the amount of water that you use in your San Jose garden. You can save time, energy, and money[…]

Dry Up Wasteful Water Habits [INFOGRAPHIC]

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[…]

A Look at Some Drought-Tolerant Plants

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[…]