David Deem 714-997-3486 Dave@DeemTeam.com Heat waves are becoming more commonplace, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and extreme summer heat, which can be tough enough on people, is tough on our outdoor landscaping, too.  While there’s not much we can do to control the weather, gardening experts suggest taking these steps to help your outdoor greenery survive the heat: Water Early  - Watering on cool mornings ensures that more water will make it to the plants' roots before evaporating. Watering by hand or with a spray-nozzle hose can help direct the water where it's needed. Watch Potted Plants -  When the mercury levels rise, keep an extra close eye on your container plants. Potted plants are the first to suffer in a heat wave and will need more water than in-ground greenery. Mulch Those Beds -  Adding mulch to your garden is one of the best things you can do to protect plants from hot summer weather, as it conserves moisture and keeps th...

David Deem 714-997-3486 Dave@DeemTeam.com If you don’t have the time to water your yard or don’t want to deal with the hassle, installing a sprinkler system could make things easier. It could be pricey and you would need to take precautions to prevent damage and expensive repair bills. Reasons to Install Sprinklers The primary reason why homeowners install sprinklers is convenience. You could program an irrigation system to water your lawn on a schedule so that you wouldn’t have to remember to do it, take time out of your day to spray the yard with a hose and hope that each area got the right amount of water. The best time to water a lawn is before sunrise. That prevents the water from evaporating too quickly and gives it plenty of time to be absorbed by the grass. If you’re not typically an early riser, getting up before dawn to water your lawn probably doesn’t sound appealing. With a sprinkler system, you wouldn’t have to. A sprinkler system could be set up to deliver different amoun...

David Deem 714-997-3486 Dave@DeemTeam.com A healthy lawn can make your home appear inviting to guests and can help you attract a buyer if you decide to move. Keeping your grass green requires commitment and an understanding of what your lawn needs and when. When and How to Water Your Yard Water the grass in the early morning so the water will be able to penetrate the soil, rather than evaporate, and so the lawn will have time to dry out before evening. Watering late in the day will leave the grass damp overnight and encourage the growth of mold and fungi. Water your lawn deeply, rather than a little at a time. A thorough soaking will allow water to penetrate the roots and will make the grass stronger and healthier. The amount of water required will depend on the species of grass, type of soil, region and season. The Right Way to Cut Your Grass Before you cut your grass, make sure the lawnmower blade is sharp. A dull blade will tear the grass, and your yard may turn y...

David Deem 714-997-3486 Dave@DeemTeam.com According to the U.S. Forest Service, 75 percent of our food crops depend on animal pollinators. Likewise, birds and insects depend on flowering plants to provide food, mates and materials for nest-building - and neither can exist without the other. So how do we go about attracting pollinators? Consider establishing or being part of a Pollinator Pathway in your community or neighborhood. The Pollinator Pathway project (pollinator-pathway.org) seeks to establish pollinator-friendly habitat and food sources for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinating insects and wildlife along a series of continuous corridors. And since most native bees have a range of about 750 meters, the goal is to connect properties that are no farther apart than that. The team at Millcreekgardens.com in Salt Lake City know the best gardening tip for attracting bees and other pollinators involves choosing annual and perennial flowers that have ple...

David Deem 714-997-3486 Dave@DeemTeam.com By John Voket Almost 15 years ago, before everyone was talking about global warming, Mowgreen.us founder Dan Delventhal started a carbon-emission-free lawn care movement with a single push mower. Since then, he's supplementing his old-school push mower using the latest battery powered and 100-percent renewable energy solar charged landscaping equipment. Over the past couple of years, Delventhal says he and his MowGreen.US minions have seen huge improvements in gas-free lawn maintenance equipment. This is good news, because the average lawn maintained by gasoline machines creates 5 tons of carbon pollution per year - the equivalent of an extra car on the road per home. Christian Rogers at yardmasterz.com recently created a 'Buyers Guide' to help consumers plug-into the emission-free options in electric mowers - and recommends consumers consider these factors: Battery Voltage & Run Time. Cordless mower battery...