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It’s no secret that San Diego is a major vacationer’s spot – or tourist attraction, however you want to phrase it. As a local, I realized this summer that many people who plan to visit our little slice of paradise may not truly know what our summers are like here in San Diego and North…
I remember how thrilled I was to find a piece of elusive blue sea glass! The gorgeous cobalt sliver was shining up at me on a sunny day, and I squealed with delight. Dark blue sea glass is commonly known as cobalt sea glass, and it’s a rare find in the sea glass world. Collectors…
When we first moved to San Diego we were the most impressed with the amazing ground cover plants along the roads and hillsides. This may be a low-water area, but the ground cover here is stunning. The best ground cover plants in San Diego are drought-tolerant species that thrive in poor soil, grow well on…
Sea glass in San Diego is very plentiful! Our beaches are a collector’s dream. Here’s what you need to find sea glass in your area: The best sea glass hunting is at low tide. Search at beaches with plenty of rocks; sea glass is usually hiding out in rock piles & pebbles. Many of the…
The best plant nursery in San Diego is arguably Briggs Nursery in North County. There are dozens of fantastic nurseries in San Diego, but Briggs checks off the boxes customers look for in a top nursery pick: Great prices. Huge selection of plants, trees, and shrubs. A variety of tree sizes from very small to…
As a beginning surfer, there’s lots of advice and varied opinions about which type of surfboard to start with. But after talking with many local surfers, and my daughter who’s learning, I’ve found a reliable answer. Foam surfboards are the best fit for beginner surfers because they’re soft, which hurts less during falls, durable, buoyant…
When I first moved here a couple years ago, the roads seemed fairly busy, which I expected since San Diego is a populous city. But the drivers and their habits were what I found completely shocking. San Diego driving is full of aggression, very high speeds, running red lights, and an overall complacency about road…
Fortunately, there are many choices for homeowners who are looking for drought tolerant lawn alternatives. After ditching the grass, some popular replacement options include: A vegetable garden Wild grasses such as blue fescue An easy wildflower garden White clover which has the green soft feel of grass Hardscape elements such as patio or decking Hardy…
San Diego’s drought tolerant plants list is an impressive array of trees, bushes, flowers, groundcovers and more. If you own a home and want water-wise planting ideas, you won’t be disappointed! Here are a few winners on our list: Jacaranda tree Crepe myrtle tree Bottle brush tree Mexican bush sage Bush mallow California lilac Scarlet…
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