Start With The Soil

In the Southwest, one of the most critical things we can do to help our plants thrive is to create good soil for them to grow in.  I call this “Goldilocks” soil.  It has to be not to hard, and not too soft – it has to be just right.  […]

Water for Plants – Part I

July is nigh, and since July is “National Smart Irrigation Month” let’s look at just what it takes to be smart about watering your plants in the Southwest. All plants need more water as temperatures rise and it becomes harder to cool themselves.    Water is critical in our region, […]