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Lawn "Removal" Basic Steps

  • Remove unwanted shrubs/trees

  • Cap off existing sprinkler system underground

  • Optional: "Scalp" lawn - mow as low as possible

  • Cut back edges of lawn, 4" deep and 12" in from edge

  • Create organic looking mounds with removed soil

  • Place two layers of uncoated brown sheet mulching paper* at right angles

  • Place 4-6" layer of soil** over paper

  • Install plants (see transplanting instructions)

  • If Applicable: Install drip lines

  • Mulch with 3" layer of wood chips*** or leaves

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* Uncoated brown sheet mulching paper is available at Lyngso Garden Materials in San Carlos. $14.50 for a 35" x 166' roll.

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** Lyngso Garden Materials carries an excellent mix for natives under the name 'potting mix.' It is fast draining and not too rich for native species.

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*** Lyngso Garden Materials carries an excellent mulch product called 'Mini Mulch.'

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Yerba Buena
Nursery

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Visit our store at Pastorino Farms

12511 San Mateo Rd. Unit C (Highway 92)
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

(650) 851 - 1668

Store hours

Tuesday - Saturday 9 am to 4 pm

(closed Sunday and Monday)

Yerba Buena Nursery is a retail nursery for walk-in customers. We are not a mail order business and we do not ship our plants.

We apologize, but there are NO DOGS ALLOWED at Yerba Buena Nursery. We can't risk visits by pets who are strangers, and there is no guarantee of shady parking, so please leave yours at home where they are cool and comfortable.

Mailing address

12511 San Mateo Rd. Unit C
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

We accept only checks or cash for payment. Please bring a check with you when you visit.

© 2020 by Yerba Buena Nursery

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