Crops like tomatoes, peppers, squash and cucumbers should only be planted once the soil has warmed, the risk of frost has passed, and the nighttime temperature stays above 50°F.

TIP: The healthier your yard and landscape are before summer begins, the easier it is going to be to maintain its health through the hot summer.

Perennial flowers are great for your planting beds, but they bloom for only so long. You may have perennials blooming in your bed in May, then nothing until July. Planting annuals into your landscaping plan will "plug the gaps," giving you continuous color in the yard.

Keep your grass healthy! *Aerate your lawn every year to improve oxygen flow and check the pH balance of your soil to ensure it stays healthy. *Fertilize regularly *Remove weeds as they steal nutrients from your grass. Call us today for all your landscaping needs 760-650-3120.

Carefully matching the types of flowers you'll be growing with the space where they'll be growing is a fundamental policy to follow in landscaping. Light and soil requirements should always be considered before deciding which types of flowers to buy for your yard.

A lush lawn and garden boost your home’s curb appeal, but it also takes a lot of your free time. The solution? Call Westturf Landscape to hear about our low-maintenance landscaping strategies to keep your yard looking great while maximizing your relaxation time. 760-650-3120

Mulch is one of the best investments you can make in your yard. When it breaks down over time, mulch fertilizes your plants and can prevent weeds. It adds a pleasant aroma to your outdoor spaces and doesn’t require watering.

Many people keep their grass mowed short to decrease the frequency with which they have to mow, but this is not the case. Rather, proper mowing techniques will keep your lawn healthy.

June is a month that is just past that initial planting frenzy in April and May, but still early in the summer. Many gardeners feel their gardens are at the height of beauty. Now is the time to stay on top of summer chores in order to keep the landscape looking clean and refined.

Now is the time to Prune back your hydrangeas when most of the blooms have faded in late June. You’ll quickly get lots of new branches, which may give more flowers this fall.

5 Top Tips For Landscaping: Install an automatic irrigation system. Use high-quality equipment. Choose perennials. Strategically placed mulch. Follow lawn care best practices.

We’ve often hear that anyone can do landscaping - and we agree! Two things are needed to make an agriscaping landscape successful. First, a plan. Second, appropriate training. A master plan - even if it changes over time - is crucial to ensure that the landscape flows seamlessly.

Plants are pretty cool.

Did you know? Landscaping can add as much as 14% to the resale value of your home... or more these days!

Many clients ask if trees need to be staked to help with root and trunk development. While some trees may need stakes to help them become established and stay upright, most trees do not. Un-staked trees often grow a stronger root and trunk system faster.

Weeds can show up in cracks and wreck your patios or driveways. They also ruin lawns and gardens. Fight the good fight by removing weeds regularly to protect your landscape and your home.

Its time to harvest vegetables and berries regularly. Avoid pruning shrubs after mid-August. You will only be inviting new growth that will fail to harden off in time for cold weather and may become damaged. Continue to mulch to cut down on watering bills and to keep weeds at bay

August is a time when you should begin preparing perennials for the cold winter months. You do this by lowering the amount of water given to them.