Xtremehorticulture of the Desert

Q. I put up some shade cloth to protect my fig trees from the heat. The new growth is good and the leaves look fine so I don’t think its wat...

 Learn the positives and negatives of artificial grass installed in the desert in this episode of Desert Horticulture.

Q. We moved to Las Vegas four years ago and had a professional landscape our backyard. We now have eight magnolias as well peach trees throu...

Q. I have been looking for seeds for planting fall vegetables and herbs and not having much luck here in Vegas. Where should I start?  A. ...

Q. We have four established Raywood ash trees on our small cul-de-sac. Three are doing fine but the one directly in front of my condo is not...

Q. Does Ironite help Italian cypress if they are turning brown? A. No. Ironite may help if the problem is an iron deficiency or the plant...

Q. I have grubs in sections of my fescue lawn. They have been a problem in the past and they are again this summer. How do you prevent grubs...

Mulch is anything laid on the surface of the soil. Selecting the right mulch and using it can mean plant success or failure in the long run....

 I am helping an employer find a part time vegetable and herb gardener in the downtown Las Vegas area. Flexible schedule, time and hours. Ea...

Q. This summer I had a terrific garden with lots of tomatoes, but my zucchini died by mid-summer, green beans were lush and beautiful but pr...

 Q.  My question today is, how to deal with white grubs in established landscape plants.  I have seen them in a few yards in Mesquite, NV th...

Q. I have taken over my desert landscape maintenance, formerly serviced by a company.  Can you please provide a general monthly schedule e.g...

  Q. Can we grow Kumquats in our area? Are they water intensive? A. Kumquats are a good choice in citrus if you want a low maintenance co...

  Here are some things you can do to make your fall vegetable garden more successful in the desert.

 Landscapes are best planted during the early spring and early fall months. Sometimes they are planted when it's hot. Learn some of the ...

Q. I found grubs in the soil with many established plants. Are these just a seasonal thing? How do I get rid of them now and prevent them in...

Q. I have a key lime tree that’s 4 years old.  The first year it was full of fruit.  The next 2 years no fruit, then this year onl...

Q. I would like some more of your expert advice if you have time. As part of our landscape renovation completed last November, a Sago Palm a...

Q. I reached out to you a couple of years ago regarding the lime and lemon trees we planted about three years ago.  Here they are, both are ...

 Summer heat can be brutal on plants. Maybe it isn't always the heat.