Intro to Hydroseeding The natural beauty of San Luis Obispo county is one of the features that make the Central Coast a fantastic place to live and work. However, when planning new landscaping or looking for erosion control solutions it can be challenging to select plants that will thrive in our local microclimates. Coastal fog, inland heat, sandy soil, clay …
Best Practices for Hydroseeding on California’s Central Coast
What is Hydroseeding? To put it simply, hydroseeding is an efficient way to plant a lot of seed, and at the same time control erosion. This is done by mixing seed, water, mulch, fertilizer, and a binder in a specialized sprayer called a hydroseeder. There is a mechanical agitator inside the hydroseeder that blends everything up into a thick slurry. …
City of Santa Clarita Turf Removal Project
Wild Bloom will begin a large turf removal project for the city of Santa Clarita next week. The work, which involves replacing the grass with low water use plants, will take place in the city medians. Many cities throughout the state have been prompted to reduce turf areas in order to meet strict water use requirements set forth by bills …
The Best Drought-Resistant Plants for California Yards
California’s climate is vastly varied, from low desert to soaring mountain peaks. What all these areas have in common, however, is the need to conserve one of the state’s most precious natural resources — water. Drought resistant plants not only withstand harsh conditions during periods of drought they also allow you to reduce water use while still maintaining a beautifully …