Posts Tagged ‘winter’
Best of List: Winter Landscaping Tips for the Bay Area
Proactive winter gardening and landscaping in the San Jose, Santa Clara, and surrounding Bay Area, California, requires taking care of gardening tasks that are of extreme importance to keep your annuals, perennials, biennials, and lawns, safe from winter damage. We may have a mediterranean climate that isn’t exactly synonymous with winter plant protection that, for…
Read MoreWinter Rosebush Care: Essential Pruning Tips for San Jose Gardens
In San Jose and the broader Bay Area, roses rarely enter full dormancy due to our mild climate, though they do undergo a vital resting phase critical for their health and longevity. It may be tempting to prune immediately after blooms fade, but patience is key. The post-bloom period allows roses to store essential starches…
Read MoreChoosing the Right Fruit Tree for Your Garden
Dreaming of plucking fresh fruit right from your backyard? Planting and growing fruit trees can be straightforward and rewarding if you choose the right tree and plant at the optimal time. Here’s how to select the perfect fruit tree for your garden and enjoy delicious, healthy snacks directly from the branch. 1. Assess Your Soil…
Read MoreIdentifying and Managing Garden Snails and Slugs
Cool, wet weather, like what we experience in January, creates ideal conditions for garden snails and slugs to thrive. These pests are known for damaging a variety of plants by feeding on their leaves, as well as ripening fruits and vegetables. Common victims include lettuce, basil, broccoli, and strawberries. It’s important to note that an…
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