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Bay Area Landscaping Trends

Written by Elizabeth Mendoza | Aug 12, 2015 4:30:00 PM

This time of the year is Prime Planting Season for Trees, Shrubs, and Flowers.They often establish more quickly when properly irrigated. The warmer weather allows the plants root system to acclimate more quickly pushing the flowers into bloom.

Landscape Management Tips for the Drought

  • Reduce the Landscape watering frequency for established plantings

  • Deep water trees keeping them well hydrated

  • Monitor Trees and Shrubs for drought stress

  • Adjust Watering Frequency Per Drought Watering Restrictions

  • Have trees inspected by an experienced arborist for dead or diseased or unsafe branches.

  • Consider Long Term Planning for Converting Lawns to Drought Friendly Landscaping

  • Replace Annual Color with Drought Resistant Flowers

  • Mulch Trees and shrubs for water conservation

  • Inspect Plant material for insect damage

  • Install Smart Watering Systems

 

Top 5 Summer Flower We Love!

  1. Ivy Geranium
  2. Lantana
  3. Zinnia
  4. White Allysum
  5. Aptenia
 

Ivy Geranium

Features; Mounds of vibrant colors available.

Exposure: Plant in full sun to light shade

Uses: Beds, Boarders, Containers

Spacing- Size: Plant12"-24” apart

Comments: Hardy, Colorful, Drought Resistant, very dependable

 

Lantana Camara

Features; Orange Flowers, many colors available

Exposure: Full Sun Perenial

Uses: Beds, Baskets, Boarders, Containers

Spacing- : Plant 24"- 36” apart

Comments: Low Boarder Plant, needs fast draining soil, sensitive. Likes heat

 

Zinnia

Features; Orange, Burgandy or Yellow colors

Exposure: Full Sun – Part Shade Annual

Uses: Beds, Boarders, Containers

Spacing- : Plant 12” apart

Comments: Accent or specimen in beds, best in hot full sun areas

 

White Allysum

Features; Profuse white flowers, likes warm weather, cool white, long lasting

Exposure: Full sun exposure

Size: Grows 6-10” Tall

Uses: Beds, Boarders, Containers

Spacing- : Plant 1o-12” apart

Comments: Medium Size Plant, Hardy- Fast growing and easy care

 

Aptenia

Features; Exotic, Bright Flowers, Red, Rose Color.

Exposure: Full Sun

Size: Grows 8-12” Tall

Uses: Beds, Boarders, Containers

Spacing- : Plant 12"-14” apart

Comments: Drought friendly, Low to Medium size plant. Likes full sun

 

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