Recently, I had an interesting conversation about the concept of one good apple. We often focus on the impact of one bad apple in a work culture or relationship and how that can cause all the other apples around the bad one to decay and smell bad. What’s the solution? Remove the bad apple, then […]
In Southern California, the best time to plant native plants is during the cooler, wetter months of late fall and winter, typically from October through February. Planting during this period allows native species to establish strong root systems before the intense heat and dryness of summer. Winter rains reduce the need for supplemental irrigation, allowing […]
Evapotranspiration (ET) is the total water lost to the atmosphere through evaporation from soil and surfaces, and transpiration from plants. It’s a key factor in understanding how much water landscapes truly need. Monarch Environmental manages ET by monitoring site-specific environmental conditions—like plant type, soil composition, and local weather—to ensure irrigation systems deliver the right amount of […]