Irrigation: Ins and Outs
August 18, 2009
Water will be always be an issue in California and landscape irrigation is one use that can be greatly reduced. Will it be greatly reduced? This is something I often wonder about when I see broad expanses of lawns out in blistering hot Danville and Livermore. Read more
Problematic Clay Soils? Try Mulching!
August 7, 2009
Over watering plants and lawn and they still look dry? Do you have Clay soils? If you live in the Bay Area you more than likely do. How can one improve their garden soils? Read more
Rainwater Harvest Systems
July 10, 2009
California is going on its third year of very little rainfall and snow pack. The state has already passed a law (AB 1881) to reduce the amount of residential water use. If you drive down highway 5 you see empty fields that used to be green and lush filled with vegetables for our local grocery markets. The state has cut the amount of water that can be used for agriculture. Read more