Spring Inspiration – - Beautiful Flowers
Get into spring … this link set to music is exceptional. From Vorobyoff Productions … “The Beauty of Flowers” …reminds us why we garden and landscape (2:29 minutes only).
These Aren’t Your Grandma’s Roses!
Just about everyone likes roses and wants to figure out how to incorporate them into the landscape because roses bring show stopping color and a dramatic presence to almost any sunny spot. The problem has always been that in order to grow spectacular roses gardeners have had to commit to a rigorous and time intensive [...]
New “Plant Hardiness” USDA Map Released
New government “plant hardiness” map is now online with new designated zones. While there were minor changes for our area, we continue to believe that in general and by distinct micro-climates, our high desert is probably one zone too warm as listed. You can get information by zipcode at this site. We recommend that experience [...]
Winter Watering
We can’t stop watering just because December is here and winter is on its way. Plants in the ground – especially newly planted trees, shrubs, and perennials – need the equivalent of one inch of precipitation per month. If we have a dry period that lasts longer than two to three weeks, you’ll need to [...]
Winterizing Your Landscape
We’ve had a bit of snow, and it’s clear that winter is on its way, so here are some tips on how to prepare everything in your landscape – from your perennials to your water features-for the coming winter months: Winterizing Your Landscape.
Composting at Home
With all the leaves on the ground, now is a great time to start composting. Composting is an easy way to keep our planet and your landscape green, and compost can be used for anything from soil conditioner to mulch. Starting a compost pile now can provide you with material to help protect your garden [...]
Organic Can Be Easy
Tips from Plant Doctor Jon Bruyn By now, most gardeners are familiar with “organic gardening.” While many of you are followers of organic gardening, I imagine you have discovered some of its drawbacks. For example, an organic pesticide will not kill every insect in your yard and may not work as quickly as a chemical [...]