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Plant more trees.

Many newer neighborhoods in this country just don’t have enough trees. Recent suburbs and developments are built on former farm fields with no trees. If possible, homeowners should plant trees. Trees, just like all plants, breathe oxygen back in to the atmosphere. They create shade which can cut air-conditioning costs for your home and they add all-season beauty.

A significant difference between Monrovia plants and the competition is our high quality soil. Plants grown in nutrient-rich soils are healthier and have stronger root systems. Now Monrovia packaged soil mixes and fertilizers are available for home gardeners (and in larger quantities for landscapers).

Jeff Zima Landscape It’s easy to find out the quality of your soil – and it’s easy to improve it.

There are three different types of soil. Consider the list below to determine yours. If you are still unsure, visit your local garden center. They are experts in your region’s conditions and are there to help.

Drip irrigation is a controlled, slow application of water that flows under low pressure through plastic pipe or hose laid along each row of plants. The water drips out of tiny holes that are made in the hose wall or from fittings called emitters that are plugged into the wall at proper spacing. Soil moisture remains constant, and air is always available. By delivering water directly to plants, little is lost to evaporation or runoff so this technique is very water efficient. A variety of emitters allow the proper amount of water to be delivered to each individual plant. It is one of the best techniques for watering gardens, fruit trees, vines and container plants. Find out how to design your own system .

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Monrovia Organics includes a potting soil and planting compost, plus seven plant-specific fertilizers. Our Custom Soil Blend and Soil Amendment have many of the core ingredients found in our nursery-grown plants.

Make compost.

A real circle of life, plants feed you and then you feed your plants. Try making compost from green waste. It’s a great way to enrich your soil fertility, giving it a dose of high-powered nutrients. Aside from encouraging strong root development, the addition of compost also will improve your soil texture, aeration and water retention. Good soil has better water absorption and water-holding capacity, allowing you to reduce


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Healthier plants...naturally

Monrovia plants are naturally more resistant to pests and diseases. Our soil mix contains mycorrhizal microorganisms that live with roots to help plants resist debilitating problems. This benefit combined with care and attention makes our plants perform, and your garden remains as pest and disease free as possible.

Monrovia Organics Potting Soil – plants that are grown in containers have special requirements for moisture, drainage and nutrition. Our new potting soil has just the right porosity to ensure excellent drainage, and a fast-acting organic fertilizer to help plants get off to a healthy start. Our Potting Soil is ideal for all types of container growing including:

* Indoor container growing and houseplants
* Hanging baskets
* All outdoor containers
* Raised bed gardens

Jeff Zima Landscape We seek to lead the industry in the reduction of pesticides by using beneficial insects, natural microorganisms and organic mulches. We recycle more than 95% of our irrigation water and we monitor underground water to prevent harmful intrusions. And we promote conscientious water practices in home gardens through educational outreach and cooperative work with state agencies.

Goodway Landscape, located in Castro Valley, is a family-owned and operated company that focuses on residential projects since 1994. Licensed, bonded and insured, we handle every stage of the project From Design to Finish. We are committed to developing a well balanced yard that includes a hardscape, softscape, waterscape and nightscape.

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Gardeners need a way to compare their garden climates with the climate where a plant is known to grow well. That's why climate zone maps were created. Zone maps are tools that show where various permanent landscape plants can adapt. If you want a shrub, perennial, or tree to survive and grow year after year, the plant must tolerate year-round conditions in your area, such as the lowest and highest temperatures and the amount and distribution of rainfall.

Once you begin adding Monrovia plants to your garden, the mycorrhizae in our soil will begin to spread, benefiting your garden's ecosystem. You'll see for yourself that quality soil ensures that plants flourish, making them far more resistant to pests and disease.


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