San Ramon’s Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters, creates a demanding environment for residential turf and flora. The local “Adobe” clay soil is notorious for poor drainage and compaction, which often leads to the patchy or unhealthy lawns many homeowners experience in neighborhoods like Windemere. Without professional garden maintenance, these soil conditions can cause root rot during the rainy season and extreme dehydration during July heatwaves. Furthermore, the wind patterns through the Dougherty Valley can quickly dry out topsoil, necessitating a sophisticated approach to irrigation and nutrient management that most DIY efforts or “mow-and-blow” services simply cannot provide.