- ZIP
- 90706
- Soil Type
- Sandy Loam Flats
- Clay In Topsoil
- 10%
- Sand In Topsoil
- 65%
- Elevation
- 60 to 81 ft
- Water Provider
- Listed on your water bill
What Makes Bellflower Different
Bellflower has more than one water provider, so your bill matters when you plan a change. Many homes still have their first foundation shrubs and old sprinkler lines. Replacing tired plantings and fixing coverage can change the whole look of a yard.
The Ground In Bellflower
USDA maps this as Hueneme and San Emigdio soils, about 61 to 65 percent sand. Hueneme rates somewhat poorly drained, even with all that sand.
- Sandy on top and slower below means do a drain test before you plant trees.
- Water less often and deeper than the sand suggests, then check how wet it is a foot down.
- The soil runs alkaline, so yellow leaves on acid lovers are common. Pick plants that like it.
Plants That Tend To Fit This Soil
- Yarrow
- Lantana
- Rosemary
- Deer grass
- Salvia
- Oleander
Watering Rules In Bellflower
Your water provider sets the rules, so check your bill for the name and its current watering days.
Lawn Removal Rebates
Metropolitan Water District runs SoCal Water$mart, which lists $3.00 per square foot for turf replacement in its service area. Your local agency may add to that or set its own terms, and synthetic turf is not an approved conversion. Check your address on the program site and get approved before you remove any lawn.
Popular Work In Bellflower
Questions We Hear
Do you do lawn care in Bellflower?
Yes. Weekly and every other week lawn care is available in Bellflower, along with pruning, cleanup and sprinkler repair. Call or text (562) 551-8873.
Do Long Beach watering rules apply in Bellflower?
No. Bellflower follows its own water provider, so Long Beach days do not carry over. Your water provider sets the rules, so check your bill for the name and its current watering days.
What soil is common in Bellflower?
USDA maps this as Hueneme and San Emigdio soils, about 61 to 65 percent sand. Hueneme rates somewhat poorly drained, even with all that sand. Your own yard may differ, so a soil test is cheap insurance.