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[…]
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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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
The spring season is approaching fast, and now is a great time to create a gardening and lawn maintenance plan for your property. During the spring season, your yard will come alive with new growth and blooms. By taking the time to visit your garden center and create a gardening plan, you will ensure that[…]