Going Green with Landscaping
California Jungle, Inc.
Can help you to go green with your landscaping.
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1.Mulch- Is a topical application that reduces water consumption, surface erosion, reduces weed germination, improves soil conditions, keeps moister retention and boosts plant immune systems reducing the need for chemical fertilizers. It also beautifies landscapes by hiding bare dirt.
2.Using California Native Plants- Consider a collection of native plants. Native plants are adapted to your specific area which means that they naturally require less maintenance. They are also more resistant to pests and diseases that exotic plants. This reduces the need for pesticides and attracts native wild life and beneficial insects to your garden. You can incorporate exotic plants into your design and they will still reap the benefit form the native plants as well.
3.Xeriscaping-While you may think that Xeriscaping is mostly associated with landscapes of the southwest, its concepts are applicable to all gardens and landscaping. The basic ideas of Xeriscaping are the use of efficient irrigation systems, low water use plants, reducing turf grass, and creating water wise garden designs.
Xeriscapings seven basic principles that lead to saving water:
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Planning and design
Planning and design•Soil analysis
Soil analysis•Practical turf areas
Practical turf areas•Appropriate plant selection
Appropriate plant selection•Efficient irrigation
Efficient irrigation•Use of mulches
Use of mulches•Appropriate maintenance
Appropriate maintenanceBecause California Jungle Landscaping, Inc. has years of experience with California Native and Xeriscaping. With our design expertise we have been able to create many spectacular and colorful landscape designs using both California Native and Xeriscaping methods.
4.Water Conserving irrigation- Many Californians over water their landscapes by more than 50%. Effective water management is not only good for the pocket book, it enhances landscapes for greater enjoyment and contributes to higher property values. Over watering leads to weeds, pests and plant and turf disease. California Jungle, Inc. Can evaluate your irrigation needs and help with proper irrigation timing, and sprinkler heads are adjusted properly, make sure your clocks are set for early morning or late evening and /or the installation of an updated water conserving irrigation system.
Water Conserving irrigation- Many Californians over water their landscapes by more than 50%. Effective water management is not only good for the pocket book, it enhances landscapes for greater enjoyment and contributes to higher property values. Over watering leads to weeds, pests and plant and turf disease. California Jungle, Inc. Can evaluate your irrigation needs and help with proper irrigation timing, and sprinkler heads are adjusted properly, make sure your clocks are set for early morning or late evening and /or the installation of an updated water conserving irrigation system.5.When to water-
When to water-•Early morning is the best time to water
Early morning is the best time to water•Avoid watering during the hottest part of the day
Avoid watering during the hottest part of the day•Avoid watering when it is windy
Avoid watering when it is windy•Don’t forget to turn your irrigation off if it is raining
Don’t forget to turn your irrigation off if it is raining•Check sprinkler heads to make sure they are not clogged and are pointed in the right direction
Check sprinkler heads to make sure they are not clogged and are pointed in the right direction•Check for any pipe damage
Check for any pipe damage•Once a year check the battery on the controller/time clock
Once a year check the battery on the controller/time clock•Consider replacing existing sprinkler spray nozzles with more efficient rotating sprinklers that have a
lower water application rate.
Consider replacing existing sprinkler spray nozzles with more efficient rotating sprinklers that have a lower water application rate.
•Adjust watering patterns in the spring and in the fall
Adjust watering patterns in the spring and in the fall•Allow lawn areas to dry out slightly between watering
Allow lawn areas to dry out slightly between watering•Have your lawn aerated at least once a year
Have your lawn aerated at least once a year•Allow soil to dry out slightly between waterings is critical. Muddy or soggy soil is a sign of trouble.
Allow soil to dry out slightly between waterings is critical. Muddy or soggy soil is a sign of trouble.•Make sure all exposed planter dirt is covered with a layer of mulch
Make sure all exposed planter dirt is covered with a layer of mulch•To prevent over watering of trees, keep grass about two feet away from the trunk
To prevent over watering of trees, keep grass about two feet away from the trunk•AVOID runoff- don’t water anything you don’t want to keep green. Water should never puddle up on sidewalks, patios or driveways. Keep sprinklers from spraying your foundation walls and other
hardscape surfaces.
AVOID runoff- don’t water anything you don’t want to keep green. Water should never puddle up on sidewalks, patios or driveways. Keep sprinklers from spraying your foundation walls and other hardscape surfaces.
•If you see water running into the gutter, or if you suspect over watering, set the timer to water less frequently, for shorter time periods or both.
If you see water running into the gutter, or if you suspect over watering, set the timer to water less frequently, for shorter time periods or both.6. Synthetic Turf - If you would like to eliminate watering all together, the choice to install artificial turf may be what you are looking for.
