Welcome to the flower garden
Growing flowers in Brentwood, California (USDA zone 9b) means long, sunny summers and mild winters — perfect for color almost all year. This page keeps track of what’s planted in the flower beds and how each plant is doing.
Flower beds
The plants in the table below are just examples to show the layout. Please replace them with the flowers actually growing in the garden.
| Flower | Planted date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Roses (example) | March | Prune in late winter; loves full sun. |
| Marigolds (example) | April | Easy summer color; deadhead to keep blooms coming. |
| Lavender (example) | April | Drought-tolerant once established; great for hot summers. |
Care notes
- Water deeply in the early morning, especially during hot summer months.
- Spread 2–3 inches of mulch around plants to hold in moisture.
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers.
- Feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring as new growth starts.
- Watch for aphids on new buds and rinse them off with water.