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Landscaping with Native Plants in Fresno

2025-01-17T19:30:42-08:00

Landscaping with native plants in Fresno is a great way to create a beautiful, low-maintenance, and environmentally friendly garden. Native plants are well adapted to the region’s hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, making them more drought-tolerant and beneficial for local wildlife. Benefits of Native Landscaping Water Efficiency: Native plants require less irrigation [...]

Landscaping with Native Plants in Fresno2025-01-17T19:30:42-08:00

The Ultimate Guide to Frost Protection for Zone 9 Plants in Fresno and Clovis

2025-02-18T11:32:21-08:00

When Do You REALLY Need to Cover Your Plants During a Fresno Freeze? Living in Fresno and the surrounding Central Valley area, you know that winters can bring occasional freezing temperatures, but typically for only a few hours at a time. While these brief freezes are not as prolonged or severe as in other [...]

The Ultimate Guide to Frost Protection for Zone 9 Plants in Fresno and Clovis2025-02-18T11:32:21-08:00

What’s the Difference Between Xeriscape and Zeroscape?

2023-09-13T11:59:05-07:00

Originally, the name "zeroscape" came about as a mispronunciation of "xeriscape". However, zeroscape has since evolved into a landscaping design all on it's own. While they often get mistaken for the same thing, there are some key differences between xeriscape and zeroscape. Xeriscape Xeriscape is a type of drought-resistant landscaping design that uses low-water [...]

What’s the Difference Between Xeriscape and Zeroscape?2023-09-13T11:59:05-07:00

What Are the Best Vegetables to Grow in Fresno?

2023-08-14T10:56:45-07:00

Fresno is in the heart of the Central Valley, an agricultural hub for all of California. If you want to start your own vegetable garden, you might wonder, what are the best veggies to grow in Fresno? When should I start planting them? We're here to help! What to Know Before Starting Your Garden [...]

What Are the Best Vegetables to Grow in Fresno?2023-08-14T10:56:45-07:00

How to Incorporate a Raised Garden Bed Into Your Landscape Design

2023-09-13T12:00:16-07:00

For many people, a raised flower or vegetable garden is a must-have when it comes to landscaping their backyard. But coming up with a raised garden bed design for your outdoor space isn’t easy especially if you aren’t sure where to start. How to Get Started With a Raised Planter Bed Garden The type [...]

How to Incorporate a Raised Garden Bed Into Your Landscape Design2023-09-13T12:00:16-07:00

What is Xeriscape? (Hint: It’s Not an Alien Garden)

2023-08-03T13:40:22-07:00

Although it sounds extraterrestrial, xeriscape actually has nothing to do with aliens or alien gardens. In the simplest terms, xeriscape is a type of landscaping that requires very little to no irrigation or maintenance. It's a popular landscaping style in areas that are especially arid or prone to drought. Xeriscape is a great [...]

What is Xeriscape? (Hint: It’s Not an Alien Garden)2023-08-03T13:40:22-07:00

What’s the Best Time to Water Grass During Summer?

2026-05-26T13:27:38-07:00

Having a watering schedule is important for keeping a happy and healthy lawn. You want to make sure you’re not only watering at the right time but that you’re also giving your lawn enough water during the hot weather. We’re here to help you learn the best time to water grass as well as [...]

What’s the Best Time to Water Grass During Summer?2026-05-26T13:27:38-07:00

What’s the Difference Between a Landscaper and a Gardener?

2023-08-08T13:48:35-07:00

  People tend to use the terms "landscaper" and "gardener" interchangeably. Although landscapers and gardeners both tend to your yard, they do completely different jobs. The difference between a landscaper and a gardener is that a landscaper designs and builds the look of your yard, and a gardener maintains your garden and plants. [...]

What’s the Difference Between a Landscaper and a Gardener?2023-08-08T13:48:35-07:00

Why You Should Plant a Butterfly Garden ASAP

2023-08-03T14:20:32-07:00

  Butterflies are excellent pollinators. Attracting them to your garden has many benefits for your plants, as well as your local ecosystem. Plus... they're pretty to look at! Learn how a butterfly garden benefits your yard, and which plants are the best for attracting butterflies.   Benefits of Having a Butterfly Garden There [...]

Why You Should Plant a Butterfly Garden ASAP2023-08-03T14:20:32-07:00

Types of Flowers That Look Good Year-Round

2023-03-22T16:36:02-07:00

  We’ve gathered some of types of flowers that look good year-round. Right here in the Central Valley.   Drought-Tolerant Natives Lend Year-Round Color First, consider plants that are both drought-tolerant and native to Central California. For example, The California Poppy. It’s a native. And it prefers both grassy and open areas. The [...]

Types of Flowers That Look Good Year-Round2023-03-22T16:36:02-07:00
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