Agromin

With rainfall totals below average in southern California, April is the time to plant smart while saving water in spring and summer.

Agromin’s new Chino organics recycling facility is turning green waste collected from surrounding cities into 100 percent organic compost that is used by local growers and commercial landscapers.

October is a busy planting month, with cooler temperatures making it easier for plants and trees to take hold and thrive, says Agromin, an Oxnard-based manufacturer of earth-friendly compost products made from organic materials.

In a unanimous 5-0 vote on September 15, 2015, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved a zoning change that will enable Agromin to expand its composting facility on Limoneira Company property near Santa Paula, Calif.

elementC6 is introducing Turf Rescue, the first biochar-based soil amendment created especially to keep lawns green while using at least 35 percent less water.

While the drought has put a damper on many backyard gardeners, it hasn’t stopped the enthusiasm for gardening by the kids in the garden club at Simi Valley Boys & Girls Club summer camp.

With water restrictions in place, maintaining robust vegetable and flower gardens can be a challenge especially during the hot, dry month of August.

While there may not be enough water this year to maintain a full-sized garden, plenty of vegetables and herbs can thrive even with watering restrictions when planted in containers using the right soil.

In typical years, summer heat means daily watering, but with tough California water restrictions in place homeowners have to find creative ways to make less water go further in their gardens.

April offers an ideal gardening climate in Southern California. With hot weather ahead, gardening enthusiasts should take advantage of April’s mild temperatures and longer days.