Spring

• Deep clean beds, remove winter debris

• Fertilize fruit trees and shrubs

• Refresh mulch

• Inspect irrigation for clogs or leaks

Summer

• Increase watering during heatwaves

• Shade sensitive plants temporarily if needed

• Check for pests (aphids, scale, mites)

• Prune lightly to maintain form

Fall

• Reduce watering gradually

• Plant trees—fall is the best planting season in California

• Add compost to replenish nutrients

• Clean up fallen fruit to reduce pests

Winter

• Prune deciduous fruit trees

• Protect young plants from frost with covers

• Water during dry spells—Bay Area winters can be surprisingly dry

• Plan landscape upgrades for next year