Lawns are an easy way to cover the soil in the yard and are a common landscaping solution “back East.” But lawns are not a natural part of the arid Southwest landscape, and thus require extensive work to maintain. As discussed in Lawns in the Southwest, the Seven Principles Xeriscape […]
At first, “edible landscaping” may sound odd, but think of citrus trees. Lovely, evergreen trees, with striking glossy green foliage. The bonus is the delicious and nutritious fruit for your consumption. This is one form of edible landscaping. Then there is full-tilt, all-out, “balls-to-the-wall” edible landscaping. Botanist mentor and dear friend […]
Fall is time to divide your plants – at least some of them. Yes, it is still fairly hot out there at mid-day, and not so much fun to work outside – but this is a task that will reward you next spring! Why Divide? Just like you separate quarreling […]
