Roses need some attention every year for the best flower display and healthy growth. I am posting this in mid January because this is the time for most Southwest gardeners to do some of that care. Let me start by saying that you shouldn’t feel guilty or apologetic about growing […]
February – shortest month of the year. There is not very much maintenance or tasks that must be done in the Southwest garden in February, just enjoy the season and any flowers you have. Tidy up some things – especially in Low or Middle Desert. Upper Elevations – you get […]
March can be a busy month in the garden. Here are some of the things to get done this month. This was written for 2023, and some of the tasks will work for any March. BUT! As I write this update note, they are predicting a colder than usual March, […]
When it comes to Garden Tasks, December is a slow month. That’s a good thing because it’s the holiday season and there are plenty of other tasks to do. I wrote this for December 2002, but it’s mostly true for every single December. December Overview It is too late (or […]
As I write this for June 2022 – well, it’s a hard one to predict, and so hard to line up garden tasks for you. Lots of winter wind, record highs, dry so far,,, so what might this summer bring?! Water Wisely Some things don’t change. Like watering. When you […]
Unlike some fruit trees who are drama queens, citrus is more of a “leave-me-alone-to-get-the-job-done” kind of fruit tree.If you just let it hang out and grow – and just give it a tad bit of help – everybody will win. Citrus Care IS As Simple as 1-2-3 There are only […]
