What to Expect in Spring

Even in multi-year drought, gardens with foliage authentic to LA will bring blooms enough to transfix birds and butterflies alike. When we do have rain, well, just you wait and see how lovely your garden can be! We follow these checklists to keep our native gardens in tour-worthy, party-ready shape, and you can too.

 

March

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We’ll spend March making sure your garden feels garden tour-worthy… even if you are its only visitor! We will:

Bolster blooms and beauty:

  • Cut flowers for indoor enjoyment
  • Clean up garden beds with fresh, water-conserving mulch
  • Give IdealMow meadows their spring trim
  • Exchange wet-for-dry plants
  • Fill-in space with plants authentic to your community
  • Clean garden lighting
  • Ensure path and patio safety and perfection

Prepare your next meal:

  • Plant and care for Spring veggies
  • Harvest and bring them to your doorstep

 
 

April/May

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Remember abundant foliage makes for abundant fuel. Join us in taking the following steps.

Protect Your Home:

  • Keep foliage from the ground – raise low branches
  • Prune to open shrubbery and reduce fuel
  • Remove all dead material and weed growth
  • Clear foliage away from rooflines and eaves
  • Maintain proper spacing among plants
  • Follow fire code restrictions within 200 feet of structures

Protect your health… and your wallet:

  • Eliminate mosquito-breeding still water
  • Inspect sprinklers for leaks and overspray
  • Optimize drip irrigation coverage and timing
  • Mulch to maintain moisture and prevent weeds
  • Water by hand where necessary

Ready gardens for summer:

  • Replenish vegetable and herb gardens…. Mmmm basil!
  • Evaluate summer oak tree pruning needs
  • Take time to smell the salvia!

 
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See What to Expect in Summer