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EASY STEPS TO A MORE WATER-SMART GARDEN
Engage Team • May 17, 2019
EASY STEPS TO A MORE WATER-SMART GARDEN
In this beautiful city of San Diego, we like to maintain our garden's with as little amount of water possible. Maybe you've been thinking about using less water in your garden but don't know where to start nor look. Here a few easy steps that can help! Check your water pressure.
If your water pressure is too high, it is very likely you’re using more water than necessary. Inspect your irrigation.
Check, adjust, or replace any sprinkler heads that are damaged or leaking. Hydrozone properly.
Water your trees less frequently but for longer periods than shrubs and perennials. Water at Sunrise or Sunset.
Soil absorbs the most water during lower temps. Replenish your mulch.
Maintaining a 3-layer of mulch can protect your soil from direct sunlight, allowing the soil to absorb more water. These are a just a few of many steps to begin creating a water-wise and beautiful, blooming garden!
Call us at (619) 929-9140
so we can get started on creating your own sanctuary, low-water garden!
Our very own John Beaudry has just been featured in the news and the focal point was his very own Garden Sanctuary! We were very excited when we got the call saying that they had heard great things about John; from creating garden sanctuaries for others, to writing his own how-to book for those who want to build their very own nature space. After that the ball just kept on rolling. Their news crew came by and were able to really take in what John is all about, his life long dream of connecting people to nature in their own backyards. And now thanks to John, his dream, and the great team we have here at John Beaudry Landscape Design, we are able to do so. While also taking in our customers wants and needs, and what they envision in their Garden Sanctuary. If you're thinking this all sounds really great, then come on down to our Garden Party next month, July 20th. We will be showing John's garden, discussung his book, and letting others see how amazing one dream can turn out. If you are inspired to create your own, we can even answer any questions you may have! For further information regarding our Garden Party, or if you just want to call and chat about our fees and services, go ahead and give us a call at our office during business hours at 619.929.9140 and we'd love to discuss further!
Want to create a beautiful garden that is also water efficient? THE INSTITUTIONAL TURF REPLACEMENT PROGRAM might be for you! The Institutional Turf Replacement Program is a multi-agency collaboration between the Department of Water Resources, the California Conservation Corps, the Habitat Corridor Project, and the Local Government Commission. Their goal is to "replace more than 165,000 square feet of turf with California native and water-efficient landscaping, provide long-term water savings and education, and benefit the public." All you need for this amazing program is the design. Which we can provide! This program will fund your project for up to $20,000 to qualifying applicants. Download the APPLICATION now! Once you're done applying give us a call at (619) 929-9140 so we can began creating your new water efficient and beautiful garden that you've been dreaming of!
Most conventional landscapes allow water to run off their garden and most often this approach wastes water. With this watershed wise approach to landscaping, your design would be able to retain rainwater and also minimize the need for supplemental irrigation. These amazing gardens require less water but do not look dry at all. In fact, they are, "attractive, lush, and evergreen." Designers say to achieve this there are three easy steps. Step one is to use healthy living soil because it captures rainwater. "Healthy living soil is made by adding compost to you soil, covering you garden with mulch, and by avoiding soil disturbance as much as possible. Step two is to chose climate appropriate plants that will reduce the need for irrigation. These plants can be from your own native plant communites and plants from mediterrean climates; This way it will let your garden adapt to California's seasons. Step three is to use effiient irrigation which supplements rain in order to allow your plants to thrive in those long, hot California summers. Call us at (619) 929-9140 so we can get started on creating your own sanctuary garden using this incredible watershed wise approach!!
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