You've put in the work to establish your garden. Now it's time to help it thrive, with less effort, less water, and more confidence. Every month, GardenWise Basics : Ornamental Gardens gives you Nan's science-based guide to exactly what your Southern California ornamental garden needs right now. It's comprehensive, easy-to-follow guidance made just for our region.
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
How to tidy drought-tolerant shrubs without over-pruning, when established plants need water vs. when to leave them alone, and how to care for subtropical plants as temperatures climb.
ðŠī Container Plants
How to water, fertilize, and repot container plants properly â including when to refresh the soil, how to fix root-bound plants, and why you should never add gravel to the bottom of a pot.
ð§ Water & Wildlife
How to inspect and fix your irrigation before summer heat sets in, which plants should never get summer water, and how to set up a water source that supports birds and bees without breeding mosquitoes.
$12
per month
Less than
one plant
a month
âŧ Billed monthly. Cancel anytime.
