You've put in the work. Your garden is established. Now the goal is to keep it thriving â with less effort, less water, and more confidence. Every month, GardenWise Standard: Ornamental Gardens gives you Nan's science-based guide to exactly what your Southern California ornamental garden needs right now. The most comprehensive monthly gardening guide out there!
What's included
Monthly Garden Tasks
A focused, month-by-month guide to caring for trees, shrubs, perennials, and container plants â written specifically for established ornamental gardens in Southern California.
Garden School Community Access
Connect with fellow SoCal gardeners, ask questions, and get answers from Nan directly in our members-only community.
Sample topics we cover
ðŋ Trees, Shrubs & Perennials
When and how to prune without stressing your plants, how to tell the difference between seasonal dormancy and a problem, and what established drought-tolerant plants actually need from you month to month.
ðŠī Container Plants
How to water and fertilize pots correctly, when it's time to repot, how to revive a root-bound plant, and the common potting mistakes that harm container plants.
ð§ Water & Wildlife
How to water the right amount for each plant type, which plants in your garden should never be irrigated, how to keep your irrigation system working efficiently, and how to support birds, bees, and pollinators year-round.
$12
per month
Less than
one plant
a month
âŧ Billed monthly. Cancel anytime.