Xtremehorticulture of the Desert

Q. We have nine, 12-yr old butterfly irises is 3 groups of 3 that have outgrown their locations. They have grown/spread from their centers t...

Slug Q. I have learned about slugs two years ago and thought I won the battle. I notice my marigold plants are withering. Went out at nig...

Q. Could you tell me where I could find irrigation instructions in gallons rather than hours and minutes? I am having difficulty in calculat...

Q. This winter I had a low temp of 25° F at my house. So far I have a couple of sprigs coming out of two cut back Lantana and four with no s...

Almond Nut Sap Oozing and Dropping Q. I'm having an awful time with my almond trees. I have two and they are about 8 years old. Last ...

Asparagus Started From Seed in a Trench Q. I had an 8' x 1' garden box patch of asparagus which this year would have been the 3rd...

Q. I have some damage to my apricot fruits and sent you a picture. Is this damage from thrips? I have a nectarine and an apricot tree. Once...

Wind Damage to Persimmon Q. I hope you can help with a small problem with our dwarf peach tree.  Something is shredding the leaves and I ...

 Damaged Yucca Q. Any thoughts on what is going on with these plants? I think it is over watering and would like to know how much wate...

Earlitreat Peaches  We are just about one week off from picking Earlitreat peaches, the first tree fruit to be harvested at The Orcha...