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5 Reasons Why A Scientifically Generated Irrigation Schedule Is Best For Your Landscape

May 16, 2023

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A lush, vibrant landscape that flourishes requires more than just a green thumb. It demands a scientific approach to irrigation. Unfortunately, making all the calculations needed to properly schedule irrigation is a time-consuming task only a few understand. If you need help understanding that, check out the video at the end of this article and

4 Ways To Fix Crusting Soil

April 25, 2023

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Richard Restuccia

The wet weather this past winter has been a blessing and a curse. Many growers and gardeners report crusting soil due to the heavy rains landing on bare ground. The impact of the raindrops helps compact the soil. The challenge is this crust makes it harder for water to penetrate the soil, and more runoff

5 Things You Need To Know: New Water Restrictions In California

July 22, 2014

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Richard Restuccia

The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) approved emergency drought regulations on July 15 prohibiting the application of potable water to outdoor landscapes in a manner that causes runoff. They also approved prohibiting potable water in a fountain or other decorative water feature unless the water is part of a recirculating system. The new water restrictions