Category: Seasonal Gardening
Gardening is a year-round journey, and this category is your guide through every season. Learn about essential garden tasks for spring preparation, summer maintenance, fall cleanup, and winter protection. Stay ahead of the curve with timely advice on planting, pruning, and caring for your garden through fluctuating temperatures and changing conditions, ensuring its beauty and productivity no matter the month.
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Preparing for Winter: A Gardener’s Guide to Fall Cleanup and Protection
As the vibrant colors of autumn fade and temperatures begin to drop, the gardening year isn’t quite over. Fall is a crucial time for preparing your garden for the dormant winter months, ensuring the health and resilience of your plants for the spring awakening. Strategic fall cleanup and protection can make a significant difference in…
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Spring into Action: Essential Garden Tasks for the Awakening Season
As the days lengthen and the temperatures gently rise, spring arrives, signaling the awakening of your garden. This is a season of renewed energy and essential tasks that set the stage for a lush and productive growing year. Embracing these early efforts will ensure your plants have the best possible start. Spring is a season…
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Winter Care for Perennials
To ensure healthy perennials during winter, focus on watering before the ground freezes, removing dead or dying foliage, applying mulch, and potentially pruning or dividing plants as needed. It’s also important to consider the specific needs of different perennial species and their tolerance to frost and freeze. Here’s a more detailed guide:
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What to Plant in the Fall
In San Diego’s mild fall climate, you can plant a variety of cool-season vegetables and flowers for a harvest in the late winter or early spring. Good choices include leafy greens like lettuce, spinach, and kale, as well as root vegetables like carrots, radishes, and beets. You can also plant broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and onions.…