Planting slows down in the Winter Months for most properties & communities, however demand from your landscape professional proposals to plant hillsides and areas around drainage NOW. We are just beginning the San Diego Winter on Monday December 21st 2009 for 3 months. It is inevitable that your property will experience some flooding, errosion problems, and drainage problems. Begin to plant your bare areas now, to prevent mudd flow, errosion problems, and debris into your drainage areas. Because we are in a warm El Nino Winter, plants will flourish and grow even during the San Diego Winter Months, this year Winter will be mild in weather. Concentrate on plants that will spread out over the soil and have attractive presentation. Plants such as: White & Purple Lantana, and Star Jasmine are excellent for San Diego County Errosion Control. Use 5 Gallon Plants only to ensure strong growth, and use 3 fertilizer tablets when planting to promote rapid growth. For more information on errosion control or drainage control contact Greg Vasilieff at greg@westerngardens.net. Greg is a certified water manager, and irrigation conservation award winner, and a drainage expert.