A & C Landscape Inc

04/30/2013

Having trouble growing plants in your home? Read this article. It could help acquire that green thumb

Plants die for various reasons but most are avoidable and can be remedied quite successfully. Here's 10 reasons why they do and how to overcome them.

04/29/2013

FLOWER OF THE WEEK
Common Name: Lavender Starflower
Botanical Name: Grewia caffra
Originally From: South Africa
Bloom Period: Spring, summer and fall
Bloom Color: Blue and pink
Sun Preferences: full sun
Fertilizing Tips: Fertilize in spring and fall with 6-10-4
Pruning/Care: No pruning needed

04/26/2013

FRIDAY'S NIFTY FIFTY
Common Name: Toyon
Botanical Name: Heteromeles arbutifolia
Originally From: Caliofornia/Baja California
Bloom Period: Eatly Summ
Bloom Colors: White
Soil Preferences: Native, well-drained soil
Planting: Dig hole same size as container, place so base of trunk is 1/2 above surface and water to help esatblish
Fertilizing Tips: No fertilizers needed
Sun Preferences: Full sun
Pruning/Care: Remove dead branches during Summer. Prune branches at base

04/24/2013

How to manage your water usage

4 of 6 steps to sound Water Management from Blue Watchdog planet. How to lower your water bill.

04/23/2013

The House passed the CISPA Bill on April 18th.

04/23/2013

Spring is here! In Southern California that means warm weather and the stress to conserve water. While trying to conserve water we also want our grass to be full and green, but that doesn't mean using tons of water. Try this calculator out and see how many minutes a day along with how often you should be watering. Remember to take the time of day into account when choosing the best schedule.

04/22/2013

Common Name: Wallflower
Botanical Name: Erysimum linifolium
Originally From: Spain and N. Portugal
Bloom Period: Spring, summer and fall
Bloom Color: Orange, purple, violet, and white
Sun Preferences: full sun with well drained soil
Fertilizing Tips: Once a month with water-soluble food (12-55-6)
Pruning/Care: Trim back 20% after bloom period to encourage new growth

04/19/2013

FRIDAY'S NIFTY FIFTY
Common Name: Grevillea
Botanical Name: There are over 350 Greveillea species(grevillea rosmarinifolia in picture)
Originally From: Australia
Bloom Period: Can flower year around in the right climate
Bloom Colors: red, orange, white, yellow, and pink
Planting Tips: Needs to be staked for 12 months to help protect trunk and establish roots
Soil Preferences: Will grow in all types of soil as long as it is well drained
Fertilizing Tips: No fertilizers needed
Sun Preferences: Full sun
Pruning/Care: Prune at end of winter when sap is starting to rise so that it can heal itself. Prune as needed, cutting up to thumb size branches

04/16/2013

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04/15/2013

Common Name: Clivia Lily
Botanical Name: Clivia miniata
Originally From: South Africa
Bloom Period: Spring, summer and fall
Bloom Color: Orange and yellow
Sun Preferences: Prefer shade and well-drained soil
Fertilizing Tips: Fertilize in in winter or early spring
Pruning/Care: Remove yellowing leaves periodically

04/12/2013

FRIDAY'S NIFTY FIFTY
Common Name: Rockrose
Botanical Name: Cistus purpureus
Originally From: Mediterranian area
Bloom Period: May - August
Bloom Colors: Pink to light purple with destictive burgendy spots
Planting Tips: Takes to soil very easily, simply dig hole and plant
Soil Preferences: Will grow in all types of soil
Fertilizing Tips: No fertilizers needed
Sun Preferences: Full sun
Pruning/Care: Minimal pruning. Trim off the top to give full look

04/08/2013

FLOWER OF THE WEEK
Common Name: Blue Marguerite Daisy
Botanical Name: Felicia amelloides
Originally From: Africa
Bloom Period: Spring, summer and fall
Bloom Color: Blue and purple
Sun Preferences: full sun with well drained soil
Fertilizing Tips: Fertilize in early spring
Pruning/Care: Following bloom period trim back and thin out your patch of daisies both in height and width to encourage new growth. Be sure to remove spent flowers because not all fall off naturally