Dear Name,

Happy September to all my readers - and a hearty welcome to new subscribers of The Yard Fairy Newsletter.

While some folks in other parts of the country are already donning sweaters and thinking about leaf piles and jack-o-lanterns, here in San Diego we still have plenty of sunshine and warm weather to enjoy.

To celebrate the bounty of this magnificent place where we live and raise families, here are some very special gardening and landscaping feature articles!

San Diego Tree Choices from The Yard Fairy

Landscaping with Fragrant Plants

On the local news front, I published a blog article earlier this month about California Greywater Laws and how your opinion counts! Check it out here.

As always, if you'd like to schedule a consultation or have questions, please contact info@yardfairy.com.

Warmly,

Diane Downey, Owner
The Yard Fairy Inc.
www.YardFairy.com

Top Tree Choices for San Diego from The Yard Fairy

During my visits to landscaping clients throughout San Diego county, I am often asked about tree choices. My personal view is that planting a tree that will ultimately be too large for a space is wrong. Many justify it to themselves by saying "We will be long gone by the time its a problem." Others plant trees that grow to be giants because they just dont know how big its ultimately going to get. At The Yard Fairy we size our trees (and plants) according to the space you have in your yard. By drawing up your yard on paper, we can see exactly if something is going to fit.

Continue reading "Top Tree Choices for San Diego"

 

Landscaping with Fragrant Plants

While a beautiful garden is a treasure within itself, a garden that wafts fragrance about is a real gem. Luckily, cost and labor are minimal if you'd like to add a new dimension to your summer garden in the form of scent. In addition, plants with fragrance attracts bird and pollinators and are often considered to work as aromatherapy.

Continue reading "Landscaping With Fragrant Plants"

 

California Greywater Laws Are in Review - Support the New, Less Restrictive Code in your Local Jurisdiction

August 24, 2009

The Building Standards Commission recently voted to pass the new California greywater code (Chapter 16 in the CA Plumbing Code) which will allow residents to dispel washing machine and shower greywater into their landscapes without needing a permit.

The new greywater irrigation code took effect on August 4, 2009, as a response to growing concerns over severe drought conditions in our area. The Yard Fairy is in support of this new, less stringent code and encourages you to speak out in your community in favor of the changes.

Read the full story here.

Get Inspired

Searching for creative landscaping inspiration? Check out The Yard Fairy photo gallery. We're proud of the wonderful, low water works of art that we've created for San Diego residents.

 

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You'll find everything from topsy-turvy tomato planters to The Yard Fairy's favorite gardening publications. Even a great bench to sit outside and read them on!

Click here to visit our online landscaping/gardening store.

 

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