Choosing plants for a garden in Los Angeles garden should be easy given the amount of warm weather and sunshine here, right? Not so fast. Some flowers prefer cooler weather and can’t tolerate California’s heat. That’s why most gardeners choose native plants which can handle anything the local climate throws […]
The sunshine and pleasant weather in the greater Los Angeles area creates the perfect conditions for your plants. It can be hard to balance family and work life and maintain your lawn during the height of the growing season. Deciding whether to mow your own grass and trim your shrubs […]
Designing and planning your landscape can be challenging. You want your yard to stand out from your neighbors. You want heads to turn when people pass by your house. But if you’re not familiar with plant hardiness zones or the heat zone map for Los Angeles gardners, you might be […]
Fight ozone pollution and get a bargain on a new electric lawn mower or trimmer? Sign us up, say residents around Salt Lake City, who are again flooding a Utah gas lawn mower exchange program with applications. In just the first three days since the program kicked off March 5, […]
Artificial turf is making a comeback at Major League Baseball parks and National Football League stadiums, with new high-tech artificial surfaces ending a trend toward playing fields of natural grass. A LawnStarter review found that by the 2020 season, two NFL franchises and two baseball teams will switch from natural […]
In Los Angeles, growing healthy grass can be a challenge. With high temperatures and frequent dry periods, this city is beautiful, but challenging. Consider the following grass types for the best results, no matter what. 1. Sand Dune Sedge This sedge is common in beach landscapes, but can also grow […]
If you want your lawn to look green and healthy all year round, fall is the best time to start correcting any issues your landscape might have. You can get a jumpstart on having the best lawn in the neighborhood by incorporating a few of these fall lawn care tips […]
As the weather heats up, it may seem impossible to keep your Los Angeles lawn looking luscious and healthy. However, by following a few easy tips, you can keep your grass growing throughout the hottest days of the year. 1. Fertilize sparingly While the best time to fertilize is in […]
Just because you live in a city doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have ample opportunity to relax in a green oasis. Los Angeles is known for its sunny weather and open spaces, so consider a trip to one of these glamorous gardens on your next weekend excursion. 1. Descanso Gardens These […]
In Los Angeles, gardeners are incredibly lucky that mild winters allow them to plant a wide variety of flowers, trees, grasses and shrubs throughout the year. In some ways, this makes it much easier to take care of a lawn. However, there are several winter lawn care tips that you […]