It's great to see the effects of all the rain we've been receiving. Plants are thriving, boarders and skiers are shredding and the lakes are filling up! Here are some interesting sites ...
Read moreJanet Moyer Landscaping Celebrates its 25th Anniversary
San Francisco, CA – December 30, 2015 – Janet Moyer Landscaping (JML), a full service landscaping company in San Francisco devoted to addressing the unique challenges of urban gardens, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Established in San Francisco in 1990, JML is proud to have served the San Francisco Bay Area for a quarter of a century.
Read morePreparing for El Niño
Is El Niño really coming? Well, smarter minds than us have been thinking about and working on this prediction for months. A great place to get some answers is the NOAA website. Let’s say that we will have a strong El Niño, how can we prepare?
Read moreJanet Moyer Landscaping announces Employee Stock Ownership Plan
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 4, 2015 -- Janet Moyer Landscaping (JML), a full-service landscaping company based in San Francisco, has made public its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). "We decided to design and implement our stock gift program to recognize the excellence of our employees and to develop the next generation of managers for our company," says Vice President Michael Hofman regarding JML's recent restructuring.
Read moreUnprecedented New Water Restrictions for the State of California
California's Governor Jerry Brown made history this week by issuing an executive order mandating a 25% reduction in water usage by residents, businesses and institutional properties (such as campuses, golf courses, cemeteries, etc.). California is now into its fourth year of severe drought.
Read moreDrought Resources
California Department of Water Resources - Drought information site providing current water conditions such as reservoir levels, snow pack, ground water levels, as well as valuable resources and FAQs.
US Drought Portal - National website by the National Integrated Drought Information System providing regional information ...
Read moreThe New Green
More and more homeowners are rethinking the traditional lawn. Grass has long been the least sustainable aspect of the garden, requiring up to 90% of resources associated with the care and maintenance of the property. While many schools, municipalities and sports facilities have made the switch to synthetic turf, the average homeowner has been reluctant to give up the lawn. Maybe it's the smell of fresh cut grass, or the challenge of showing up the neighbors ...
Read moreWinter Pruning
We generally prune in the winter when plants are dormant, or before they begin to leaf out (sometimes in early February). Pruning fast-growing plants (e.g. roses, tibouchinas and fuchsias) helps revive the plant, retain its size in the garden, repair form deficiencies and/or structure the plant for its space.
Read moreJanet Moyer Landscaping Recommends Smart Irrigation Controllers for Beautiful and Water-Efficient Gardens—There’s a Reason Why July is Smart Irrigation Month
Janet Moyer Landscaping (JML), a full-service landscaping company in San Francisco devoted to addressing the unique challenges of urban gardens, proposes some advice for better water management during Smart Irrigation Month, July 2012 designated by the Irrigation Association.
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