- ZIP
- 90731, 90732
- Soil Type
- Terrace Loam
- Clay In Topsoil
- 10%
- Sand In Topsoil
- 55%
- Elevation
- 35 to 362 ft
- Water Provider
- LADWP
What Makes San Pedro Different
San Pedro is part of the City of Los Angeles, so LADWP rules apply and not Long Beach rules. Steep lots and coastal wind make slope planting and drip irrigation worth planning from the start. Salvias, grasses and other coastal plants hold up well on these hillsides.
The Ground In San Pedro
USDA maps this as Windfetch and Typic Haploxerolls, well drained loam with about 10 to 18 percent clay.
- Well drained loam suits most plants, so plant choice is wide open.
- USDA shows some salt in the surface layer, so a soil test is smart before you plant anything sensitive.
- Most yards here have decades of old roots, so hand dig near mature trees.
Plants That Tend To Fit This Soil
- Silver sage
- Ceanothus
- Toyon
- Lavender
- Deer grass
- Bougainvillea
Watering Rules In San Pedro
LADWP lists three watering days a week by address. Odd numbered addresses water Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and even numbered addresses water Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Sprinklers are barred from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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 San Pedro
Questions We Hear
Do you do lawn care in San Pedro?
Yes. Weekly and every other week lawn care is available in San Pedro, along with pruning, cleanup and sprinkler repair. Call or text (562) 551-8873.
Do Long Beach watering rules apply in San Pedro?
No. San Pedro follows its own water provider, so Long Beach days do not carry over. LADWP lists three watering days a week by address. Odd numbered addresses water Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and even numbered addresses water Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Sprinklers are barred from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
What soil is common in San Pedro?
USDA maps this as Windfetch and Typic Haploxerolls, well drained loam with about 10 to 18 percent clay. Your own yard may differ, so a soil test is cheap insurance.