Fruit trees? I say “Yes please!” But some folks plant them and then find themselves regretting the decision. To help you avoid buyers remorse about your fruit trees, I have compiled five things to consider before you go to the effort of planting and maintaining a fruit tree. 1. Time […]
Planting many types of plants is better in autumn, to give the plant a chance to slowly get used to it’s new space – but spring is good for planting too. Now – before it heats up too much. Want a shade tree? It is not too late to plant […]
March is upon us. To give you some guidance as spring arrives in our corner of the world – here are some things to consider for your Southwest garden. Animal Poison Prevention Week The third week of March is National Animal Poison Prevention Week. Have you ever considered that some […]
Celebrate “National Almond Day” – February 16! Plant Almond Trees Yes, almonds grow well in the Southwest. They tolerate alkaline souls, even caliche, low humidity, and even (most) of the heat of summer. Almonds join a number of other plants from the warmer areas of the eastern Mediterranean that grow […]
Have you considered an oak tree for your yard? If you can answer yes to any of these questions – an oak tree may be right for you. Looking for a tall, stately tree for your yard? Have a tiny yard – but want a nice tree? A tree that […]
Want the perfect tree for your yard? There is simply no way give everyone one single answer to this question. Part of the issue is that you are going to purchase a living being. Like any living being, your tree is going to need the right place to […]
Pine trees once covered the Southwest, and they can still grow well here. Pines can be excellent low-water landscape trees – if you select the correct species. (More history of pines in the Southwest below.) Why Grow A Pine? When you plant a tree that grows really big – like […]
