Green Acres Garden Blog

The hot summer temps have finally made an appearance—so this month, it's all about surviving the heat, and making sure your garden continues to thrive, as we prepare for the season ahead. Let's look at late-season color for the garden, sowing seeds for the cool-season ahead, and watering tips for your lawn.

Summer has arrived and in Sacramento, July is the hottest month of the year, bringing average daily high temps between 93°F to 94°F. But don't despair, there is still much to do in the garden this month: protect your plant investments from sun and heat, water smart, and check in on veggie harvests often.

Where you place emitters—and how many you use—matters just as much as having a drip system in the first place. Proper placement ensures water actually reaches the roots, not just the surface soil. Read on for the simplest way to get it right.

Drip irrigation is one of the most efficient ways to water plants because it delivers water slowly and steadily, giving the soil time to absorb it, allowing plant roots to take it up efficiently. This results in deeper, stronger roots as well as fewer weeds, healthier plants, and less competition for nutrients.

June is primetime to be out in the garden as plants continue to grow fast and the heat hasn’t hit full blast yet! We celebrate pollinators all month long, honoring bees, butterflies, and other vital creatures that help keep gardens blooming.

May is when the garden really takes off. Get ready to roll up your sleeves, get plants growing, and enjoy some of the best gardening weather of the year.

It's tomato planting time, so be sure to save space in your edible garden for Wild Boar Tomato varieties—known for their outstanding flavor, unusual color combinations, and unforgettable names. Read on to learn more about the varieties our nurseries are offering this year, along with tips and tricks to keep your plants healthy and producing all summer long.