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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

'Interlaken' Grape is a Close Alternative to Thompson Seedless

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Q. Can ‘Interlaken’ grapes take eastern, southern or western exposure?   What about blackberries? 'Thompson Seedless' dessert grape....
Friday, October 20, 2023

If You Want it Green, You Will Like 'Australian Racer'

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Q. A neighbor suggested we look closely at Australian racer. It stays low and is green. Seeing it in place, we like it. What are your though...

Roots of Plants Growing in Desert Landscapes

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            Roots of plants do not grow separately. They grow together, all mixed up. Roots search for open spaces that are wet. They use th...

Native Desert Soil Is Productive for Vegetables

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Q. My garden area is about 40 feet long x 40 feet wide. The soil is native. How much compost do I need? You will need at least a truckload, ...

Cutting the Roots of Asparagus for Planting Among Fruit Trees

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Q. I see online some people cut the roots of asparagus before planting. I did this last year. Is it a good idea? I was thinking of planting ...

'Iceberg' Roses are Older But Worth Planting in Las Vegas

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Q. This may be a bit too amateurish for your column, but I need help with 'Iceberg' roses. I pulled the rock away and fertilized thi...

Roots of Trees Follow the Water in the Desert

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Q. You posted pictures about watering with the depth of a plants root system. How do trees survive in lawns then? Suggested root depth of di...
Wednesday, October 18, 2023

How to Get Rid of Snails in a Lawn

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Q. I have some snails in my lawn. How do I get rid of them? Snails like it wet and darker than most lawns. A. The best way to control snai...

Temperate Fruit Trees Like it Colder and Moist

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Q. I was in Moab, Utah, when I ran across this apricot tree. It’s doing very well. I'm guessing the reason they are doing so well is bec...

Vitex or Monk's Pepper is Not Xeric but Mesic

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Q. Our vitex has done well for over 20 years but it is starting to thin out. What gives? Vitex or Monk's Pepper tree is mesic in its wat...

Japanese Blueberry in Las Vegas Landscapes

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Q. A local tree guide does not recommend planting Japanese blueberry because of “environmental challenges”. We had one at our old house and ...

Wormy Apples a Problem with Honeycrisp Apples

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Q. I have had wormy apples in our 'Honey Crisp' apple tree. Last year we had the same problem. I was told to spray a fungicide. I al...

When to Fertilize Cacti

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Q. I have some cacti in my backyard.   Should I fertilize them and when? When cacti flower they need high phosphorus fertilizer. A rose or t...

How Does 'Little Miss Figgy' Perform in Southern Nevada?

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Q. I just purchased a dwarf fig tree (“Little Miss Figgy) at the fall plant sale at the Springs Preserve. I was planning to put it in a plan...

Saving Water Through Landscape Design

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            Designing a landscape for only energy conservation (an example is lowering the cost of running the air conditioner) is quite sim...

Black Spots on Octopus Agave Leaves

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Q. Is there something we need to do for these spots on the leaves of my octopus agave? A. I think this is a fungal disease that favors a h...

Fertilizing in the Fall?

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Q. Is it too early to fertilize now my oleanders, lantana, rosemary, and chase tree? This could be temperature, nitrogen or iron. Try differ...

Different Types of Sago Palm (Cycad)

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Q. Have you ever seen a sago palm that has different types of leaves and fronds? I can't find any pictures of a sago that look like thi...