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Thursday, May 9, 2013

Moruga Scorpion chili and Bhut Jalokia Pepper Plants Available Until 5/12/13

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Hi, I just subscribed to your blog, looks nice. I have 7 Moruga Scorpion baby chili plants, and 1 Bhut Jalokia that need a good home. I ...
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Monday, May 6, 2013

Tomatoes Not Setting Fruit? Shake It Up Baby!

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Q. I have only gotten into gardening in the Vegas area the last 3 years and have been successfully growing tomatoes the first 2 years. But...

Effect of High and Low Temperatures on Tomatoes and Peppers

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The Effect of Extreme Temperatures on the Tomato and Pepper Crop ...

Japanese Privet Invasive in Landscapes?

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Q. I have a narrow area and the local Vegas nurseries have Japanese privet However, I have read on various blogs that birds eat the berries...

Kumquat Yellowing in Landscape Planting

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Q. Here is one of two kumquat trees that I am trying to grow. As you can see it is not working.   I feed and water them what is the proble...

Suggested Landscape Practices for HOAs and Their Landscape Contractors

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Q. We need expert opinion soon about what   to use as fertilizer for Greenway grass, bushes, and trees. Your advice please. Greenway gr...

Watering, Mulching and Fertilizing Desert Landscapes

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Q.   I have three questions. How often should I water? Do I need to put mulch around the plants and then cover them with rocks or keep the...

Eight Fruit Trees in a 10ft x 10 ft Space

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Q. I have an easement in the backyard where I cannot plant trees. I have decided to plant as much as possible in the space I have left whi...
Monday, April 29, 2013

What to Use on Vegetable Seedlings Decimated by Insects

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Q. The day after I planted seedlings in my 4x8 raised bed I noticed they were decimated by some kind of insect. When I was amending the ...

Planting Two Cherries in a Single Hole to Save Space and Pollination

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Q. I have two cherry trees and one needs to pollinate the other. Can I plant both trees in the same hole so save space?   The trees grow...
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Some Fertilizers Will Cause Staining

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Q. I have a question regarding fertilizing.   My husband used a fertilizer that stained our pavers and the bottom of our pool in spots. Do...

Plants Need to be Placed in Outside Environments with Care

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Q. Last Christmas a friend bought for me a tiny pine tree about 6" tall. It is now 2' tall and I need to transplant it. When is...

Black Spots on Watermelon Leaves Could Be Several Different Insects

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Q. I have attempted to grow watermelons for the first time last summer and everything was looking good until it got hot. These tiny black ...
Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Rolly pollies, Pillbugs, Sowbugs Potential Big Problem with Strawberries

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Q. We are growing the most beautiful strawberries, the problem is that the rollie pollies are eating them before we get a chance to pick th...

Harvest Garlic Different Timing in Desert Environment

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Q. When do I know to harvest garlic, Walla Walla sweet onions, green onions and garlic?   A. Garlic should be harvested in our hot, dr...

Should I Add Vinegar or Citric Acid to My Water?

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Q. Have you ever heard of adding vinegar or citric acid when fertilizing indoor plants in our area? We collect the rain water and use it fo...

Eliminating Lawn Can Lead to Problems for Established Trees

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Q. I have a beautiful Loquat tree where the leaves have suddenly started to turn yellow and fell off.    Most of the fruit has also fallen...

How to Keep Harvested Garlic a Long Time

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Q. I know garlic will keep 4 to 6 months in cooler climates. Since I don’t have a root cellar, what are my options for storing garlic? ...