What is a Pest According to the Department of Health, a pest is any animal or plant that has a harmful affect on humans, their food, or their living conditions. Weeds, undesirable insects, and plant diseases are all considered pests. Pest Management Strategy Warmer winters and early springs have created a lot of unusual pest […]
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What better way to enjoy the holidays than to create lasting memories baking with the kids! My girls absolutely love baking cupcakes. So, instead of doing the typical gingerbread house activity this holiday, we decided to create Christmas Tree Cupcakes. What You Will Need You don’t need to be a master baker for this treat.
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With the pandemic and corresponding restrictions, people are spending more and more time in their front and back yards to avoid going out. This is the time of year when being outside starts to feel colder so let’s get ready for the change in temperature by creating a more warm and comfortable outdoor living space.
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What is Crabgrass? Crabgrass is a lawn weed, an ugly and persistent one at that. People who tend their lawns will tell you that there is nothing worse than crabgrass. It grows low to the ground and spreads out like a crab, stretching its legs. Its pale green color makes it a real eyesore in
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Rose bushes are very nice, especially when they are blooming and looking healthy. Rose bushes can adapt easily to the Southern California weather because they love the summer climate and the winter climate is not too cold. According to FTD.com there are over 150 different varieties of roses. With the right energy, time, and dedication, anyone
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At Groundcare we believe that self-care is extremely important. The current times we live in may bring a lot of worry, stress, and anxiety. To help relieve the stress, I think going outside and enjoying the fresh air could really do us all some good. So, in celebration of National Hiking Day, I challenge you
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There is nothing like spending time in your garden. Time and time again, a vegetable garden has proven to be a calm and relaxing hobby for many. Here in Southern California most people live a busy life and time is precious. Gardening is sometimes considered more a chore than anything else. If this present time
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Welcome to our first newsletter publication! I thought writing this article might be a good place to begin. It is an invitation into our experiences inside Groundcare this past year. Full disclosure, we are not English majors, and have limited experience in the internet publishing realm. I apologize in advance for any grammatical mistakes you
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Outdoor water use can account for 50 percent or more of the total water use for a home during the summer months. Having an automated irrigation system can help manage water consumption in the summer and all year long. When properly scheduled, adding a sprinkler timer can result in significant water savings and lower water
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Do you own or manage a property? There are expensive irrigation repairs to consider if you do. A new irrigation regulation recently went into effect that will change your old sprinkler set up. On August 14, 2020 the California Energy Commission created a new law with Resolution 19-0814-7. It mandates that all spray heads be
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