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How to Prepare Your Yard for Central Valley Summer Heat

2026-03-25T12:13:57-07:00

How to Prepare Your Yard for Summer Heat in California’s Central Valley When temperatures rise in California’s Central Valley, your yard can feel the stress. The blazing Fresno and Clovis summers bring heat waves, dry soil, and intense sunlight that can quickly turn a healthy landscape dull and brittle. The key to maintaining a [...]

How to Prepare Your Yard for Central Valley Summer Heat2026-03-25T12:13:57-07:00

Protect Your Lawn and Plants from the Fresno Summer Heat

2026-03-25T12:50:40-07:00

If you live in Fresno or Clovis, you already know—summer heat in California’s Central Valley is no joke. With temperatures often soaring above 100°F, keeping your lawn and landscape healthy can be a challenge. Without careful preparation and maintenance, grass burns out, leaves wilt, and plants struggle to survive. The good news? You can protect [...]

Protect Your Lawn and Plants from the Fresno Summer Heat2026-03-25T12:50:40-07:00

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 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?

2024-02-07T18:01:43-08:00

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?2024-02-07T18:01:43-08:00

Types of Drought Tolerant Grass

2023-03-27T15:01:29-07:00

It may seem like having a lawn is a waste of precious water (especially in California), and sometimes it is … UNLESS you’ve planted drought-tolerant grass. TYPES OF DROUGHT-TOLERANT GRASS Drought-tolerant grasses require less water than most grasses. Types of drought-tolerant grasses include fescues, bluegrass, hybrid bermuda grass, zoysia grass, and more. Drought-tolerant grasses [...]

Types of Drought Tolerant Grass2023-03-27T15:01:29-07:00

Why is my Grass Dead?

2023-09-13T12:02:44-07:00

There are a lot of reason why your grass could be dead or browning in some spots. Depending on the circumstance, your grass may have a chance to be saved. First, you have to find the reason why your grass is dying. DROUGHT The drought in California has been a major issue the [...]

Why is my Grass Dead?2023-09-13T12:02:44-07:00

Why Hardscape Materials Matter in Landscaping

2024-08-15T14:56:59-07:00

  If you’re curious as to why best type hardscape materials matter in landscaping, we’ve got answers to some of your most-asked questions. First, a brief overview of foundational concepts. The difference between hardscape and softscape landscapes. So we can have a solid framework to understand why best type hardscape materials matter in [...]

Why Hardscape Materials Matter in Landscaping2024-08-15T14:56:59-07:00

When Is the Best Time for Pond Maintenance?

2023-03-22T16:52:22-07:00

All ponds need to be thoroughly cleaned at least once a year, and the experts at Mike’s Evergreen believe the best time to do pond maintenance in the California Central Valley is winter. Here’s why … Fish Fish, if you have them, are in a “resting” state similar to hibernation. Fish are cold-blooded, [...]

When Is the Best Time for Pond Maintenance?2023-03-22T16:52:22-07:00
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