FALL IS NEAR, PRIORITIES ARE CHANGING
As the hottest summer on record wraps up, this weekend will look a lot like fall as we could get an inch of rain. That would be more rain that we have received since last March. FALL INDEED!
 
The temperatures are also dramatically cooling reducing irrigation need significantly. In fact, the irrigation season may be close to over if we get that much rain. We have already cut back significantly and are preparing to shut down most systems.  Year to date, we are nearly 30% above typical water need. A budget buster for many of you as water rates are also rising.
With the onset of fall, our priorities are changing, and we are preparing for fall activities, including leaf removal, pansy plantings and fall wet weather mowing. The change in seasons keep us busy and hopefully the weather stays cool but does not complicate our early fall activities. 
PRUNING:
Before the leaves begin to fall, our focus is to get as much pruning complete prior to winter. This is our major focus as we enter the fall. https://www.pacscape.com/prune
 
MOWING:
As the weather cools in October, the lawns will slow their growth and we will move toward a bi-weekly mowing schedule. When this occurs, it helps free up time to finish pruning and start leaf clean-up.
 
PANSIES:
We will begin planting pansies the first week of October as the rain and cooler weather will take it’s toll on summer flowers. Our goal is to get all pansies planted by the end of October. https://www.pacscape.com/flowers
 
FALL LEAVES:
As we get to the end of October, leaves will be our sole focus. We are preparing now to ensure we can collect leaves as quickly as possible. https://www.pacscape.com/leaves