Licensed Landscaping in Oxnard, CA 93036 - Abel's Gardening & Landscaping Maintenance

The key is using the right type of mulch and proper installation. For our windy, coastal area, we recommend heavier organic mulches like bark nuggets or shredded hardwood, and we always apply a geotextile fabric underneath as a barrier. Proper edging and creating a slight depression away from foundations also help lock it in place, drastically reducing erosion.

It starts with deep, infrequent watering to encourage strong roots, ideally in the early morning. We also perform core aeration to improve water absorption and overseed with drought-resistant grass blends suitable for our climate. Adjusting your mower height to leave grass taller provides shade for the roots, reducing evaporation and stress during hot spells.

We specialize in transitioning landscapes to be more Oxnard-hardy. This often means incorporating native and Mediterranean plants like rosemary, lavender, or California lilac that are adapted to our conditions. We can also improve your soil's structure and water retention with organic amendments and design efficient drip irrigation zones to deliver water directly to the root zones where it's needed most.