Caring for an outdoor bonsai tree is different from that of normal potted plants. The main reason is that bonsai trees are planted in small pots and therefore have limited storage for nutrients and water.

Gardening in northern Nevada (the Truckee Meadows, Carson City, and surrounding area) can be a challenging and often intimidating experience.

Frequently the term “drought-tolerant” is thought of as being “dry or desert-like,” but this is an inaccurate description. Plants that are drought tolerant are just that – tolerant of drought conditions.

Before you start any water feature you must determine its size and location. There will be both budgetary and physical limitations on the size of pond you have in mind.