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Saturday, November 28, 2015

Philippine Government Officials Visit Las Vegas on Agritourism

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Release Date: November 30, 2015 Kill Date: December 19, 2015 Contact: Robert Morris, 702.630-5173; 702.610-50...
Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Leaves Remain on Trees If Weather is not Cold

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Q. I have two dwarf peach trees. They are still loaded with leaves. What can I do about it? A. Nothing. Just let them drop normally. O...

Figs Remaining on Tree During Winter is Normal

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Q. Our fig tree is losing all of its leaves but still has fruit on it. What can we do? The third crop of figs in Las Vegas does not hav...

Protect Citrus From Freezing Temperatures Soon

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Q. When should I begin to protect plants like citrus from the freezing weather that’s coming? A. Some citrus will handle the cold weat...

Soaking Seed in "Fortified" Water Does Make a Difference

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Q. I am new to starting my plants from seed. I read an article about soaking seed with fish or seaweed solution before planting. I am tryi...

Special Fruit Tree Orders No Longer Available

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Q. In the past you took special orders for bare-root fruit trees. I am looking for a fig tree. Will you be repeating the offer this year?...

Be Careful of Fruit Growing Wild in Your Landscape

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Q. My husband found a plant growing wild in our garden with green berries in clusters that turn dark blue or black. He tasted a few and th...

Can I Transplant a 10-year-old Palm Tree?

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Q. We have a palm tree, perhaps a Mexican fan palm, that was planted close to a wall and I have to move it because the wall is damaged. I...

Are Any Vegetables or Herbs Available Locally As Transplants?

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Q. You mentioned growing winter vegetables such as spinach, cauliflower and others. Are these vegetable plants available locally? A. W...
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Why Does My Sumac Have Yellowing and Dying Branches?

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Q. I have a 20-year-old sumac tree that has developed yellow leaves in several areas. There has been no change in watering or the soil. Wh...
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When Removing a Lawn, Large Trees Frequently Die

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Q. We’re seriously considering getting rid of our turf and taking advantage of the SNWA Rebate Program ("Grass for Cash" Program...
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What Edibles Can I Grow in Shady Spots Along a Walkway?

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Q. I am creating garden beds along a walkway on the west side along a north facing wall. It is shady there most of the day. What edible pl...
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What Cause Whitish Spots on the Leaves of Star Jasmine?

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Q. My star jasmine leaves are covered with a whitish plaque. The leaves are turning yellow and falling off. I have noticed the green leave...
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Growing Redwoods in Las Vegas Poses Long-Term Problems

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Q. We are growing some redwood trees on our property in containers. Some of them on the south side of the home that have been in container...

My Pomegranate Tree Produced No Fruit

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Q. I have had a pomegranate tree for five years. The first three years it had fruit, even the first year I planted it. Last year and this ...
Wednesday, November 18, 2015

August is Early for Chinese Pistache Fall Color in Las Vegas

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Q. My Chinese Pistache was planted in my xeriscape front yard almost 4 years ago. Overall, I’d say it’s doing fine.  One thing puzzling is...

Lawn Problems Basically Boil down to Three Types

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Q. See if you can figure out what's happening to our lawn. It is dying. I'm very bad with technology so I'll have to send each...

Backyard Wildlife in Las Vegas

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Here are some pictures sent to me by readers of some wildlife they saw in their backyards recently. Remember the fires that occurred in the...
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Oleander Toxicity Probably Not A Problem for Vegetables When Composted

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Q. I read you said recently that oleanders can be composted. Just for clarification, can they be composted for vegetable gardens since the...

Clean up Debris to Reduce Skeletonizer Populations

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Q. Although I was able to control the grape leaf skeletonizer all summer, I came back from a three week trip with 99% of the leaves stripp...