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Author Archive for: "Mark Peterson"
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 Fall for the Benefits of Mulch
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By Mark Peterson
In Fall, Landscaping, Maintenance
Posted August 31, 2021

Fall for the Benefits of Mulch

Mulch is a natural way to enhance organic matter and retain moisture in urban soils. September is a great time to add it to your landscape. There’s much to love about mulch. It’s a natural way to [...]

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 Make High Water Bills a Thing of the Past
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By Mark Peterson
In Irrigation, Rebates & Coupons
Posted August 24, 2021

Make High Water Bills a Thing of the Past

SAWS offers many programs and resources to help you avoid the hardship and hassle of a high water bill. Whether caused by a leak or an irrigation system run amok, an unexpected high water bill is [...]

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 Go for the Water-Saving Gold
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By Mark Peterson
In Irrigation, Landscaping, Plants
Posted August 17, 2021

Go for the Water-Saving Gold

The fastest way to score Olympic-size savings is to turn off your irrigation system. Then use our WaterSaver Coupons for the win! The 2020 Summer Olympics may be over, but there are still some [...]

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 Simple, Easy Irrigation Lessons
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By Mark Peterson
In How-to do Stuff, How-to Videos, Irrigation
Posted June 29, 2021

Simple, Easy Irrigation Lessons

There’s plenty of help for using and programming your in-ground irrigation system. So grab a snack and beverage and tune in to these how-to videos. Although hand-watering or a simple hose-end [...]

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 2021 WaterSaver Landscape Tour
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By Mark Peterson
In Event, Landscaping
Posted June 22, 2021

2021 WaterSaver Landscape Tour

Explore some lush local landscapes that go above and beyond to conserve water — all from the air-conditioned comfort of your couch. Escape the heat, grab your favorite beverage and curl up in [...]

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 Mosquitos: Masters of Misery
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By Mark Peterson
In How-to do Stuff, Irrigation, Landscaping, Outdoor Living, Summer, Wildlife
Posted June 8, 2021

Mosquitos: Masters of Misery

Stop swatting and start enjoying your great outdoors. Use these methods to help prevent these biting bloodsuckers from hanging around. All the weeks of drought-busting rain showers this spring [...]

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 Lawn Care 101
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By Mark Peterson
In Maintenance, Plants
Posted June 1, 2021

Lawn Care 101

Maintaining a large lawn doesn’t have to be complicated. Just follow these four simple steps to keep it healthy and green — and save a lot of green on your water bill. As many faithful [...]

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 Conserving Water Is Always In Season
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By Mark Peterson
In Landscaping, Maintenance
Posted May 25, 2021

Conserving Water Is Always In Season

Monsoon or drought, there’s an ideal watering schedule that not only benefits your landscape, but also your wallet. We may be out of Stage 2 and Stage 1 watering rules, but that does not mean we [...]

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 Hedges for the Future
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By Mark Peterson
In Landscaping, Plants
Posted May 18, 2021

Hedges for the Future

Extreme winter weather took a toll on many plants. But there are a few that fared surprisingly well. Check out our list to toughen up your landscape. Viburnum, pittosporum, xylosma, prostrate [...]

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 Have Patience with Palms
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By Mark Peterson
In Maintenance, Plants
Posted May 18, 2021

Have Patience with Palms

There’s no magic potion to increase survival of frost-intolerant, heat-loving plants. Instead, be patient and know how to recognize signs of survival. Several weeks ago I recommended [...]

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