A rain garden is a special kind of garden that takes advantage of rainfall and storm water runoff in its design. Combined with the use of native plants, rain gardens are an excellent way to add beauty to a home without increasing the household’s water consumption. Watch this short video to learn more about the[…]
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Whether you’re designing a garden to spruce up your outdoor living space or you already have one, California’s water shortage and subsequent usage limits have made it difficult for homeowners to keep their gardens looking fertile and alive. Fortunately, difficult doesn’t mean impossible. By implementing a few water conservation practices, you’ll be able to enjoy[…]
As everyone who enjoys gardening in San Jose knows, weeds can quickly overrun your garden and kill your plants and flowers. Luckily, you can find garden products and garden supplies at your local hardware store or garden center that will help you manage your weed growth. Here are some essential tips for controlling weeds in[…]
Before you visit your local nursery and garden store for landscaping materials in San Jose, you need to create a landscaping budget. Your landscaping budget should include the cost of flowers, plants, trees, seeds, garden supplies, rockery, garden pavers, mulch, soil, compost, and hardscape materials. Deciding on a firm budget will make it much easier[…]
When you visit a nursery, you will find plenty of plants that will make a strong statement when you incorporate them into your landscaping. Very few of them will make one stronger than the one that cactus and succulents make. Payless Hardware, Rockery & Nursery has a wide range of cactus and succulents at our[…]
Building a backyard vegetable garden is an easy DIY project that can value and beauty to your home, not to mention help your family eat healthier and even save some money on groceries. Regardless of the size of land you have to work with or your previous gardening experience, creating a beautiful and thriving vegetable[…]
Poison ivy, sumac, and oak plants are just a few of the poisonous types of plant species homeowners have to deal with. Although these plants generally don’t pose much of a series health risk, people who are very allergic to poisonous plant species can have life-threatening reactions. To avoid the agonizing itch and potentially life-threatening[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]