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Friday, February 17, 2023

Bitter Orange in Las Vegas

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Q. I was so happy to see an article you recently wrote in the RJ concerning bitter orange trees.   I have one that was here when I bought my...

Properly Staking Trees and Other Plants in Desert Soil

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 Q. I have a tree that was staked and now the wires used in staking it are starting to strangle the tree trunk. Fairly common forgetfulness ...

Some Plants are Damaged if Temperatures are Above Freezing

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Some plants can get damaged at temperatures above freezing. Learn how and which ones. Chilling damage occurs mostly to tropical fruit if tem...

Yellow Leaves on Potted Myer Lemon

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Q.   I have a Myers lemon tree in a pot on a south facing patio. The wall near it faces east and there was a large pine tree out front so it...

Pecans With Black Spots and Bitter Meat in Southern Nevada

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Q. I had two pecan trees that are now 25 years old. One variety has round nuts and the other one has oblong nuts. This is the first year in ...

'Desert Museum' Palo Verde Damaged by Wind

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Q. I have a Desert Museum Palo Verde that was damaged during a windstorm. One of the branches blew off and damaged the trunk. It is an eyeso...

Strawberry Guava for Las Vegas?

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Q. I am interested in growing strawberry guava in Southwest Las Vegas and wish to know if these are good choices. Can you tell me what fruit...

Star Jasmine Needs Sun and Watered Like a Shrub

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Q. I am hoping you can tell me what is wrong with my "star jasmine". These plants are approximately twenty years old. The wall the...

Rabbit Chewing Damage to Peach

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Q. I planted a peach tree late last winter but before I could protect it the rabbits began chewing on it a bit, not all the way around just ...

Best Iron to Use is EDDHA Chelated Iron

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Q. I’m starting to think about the springtime approaching and the need for fertilizing. Do you have an “iron Fertilizer” you recommend? We a...
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How to Get Rid of Bermudagrass Weeds in a Tall Fescue Lawn

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Q. How can I get rid of bermudagrass now, growing in a tall fescue lawn. Bermudagrass invasion of tall fescue due to irrigation and mowing h...

How to Prune Clematis Vine

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Q. How to prune clematis vine in North Las Vegas? Always prune "pretty plants" immediately after they finish flowering. If they fl...

Brown Leaf Tips on Strappy Leafed Plants

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Q. What causes the brown tips on some strappy-leaved plants like iris or agapanthus? Should I cut it off? Tried to find some leaf tip burn o...

Bitter Orange a Good Choice for Las Vegas But....

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Q. Is it possible to grow sour or bitter orange in Vegas? It’s becoming almost impossible to find at the local markets and we use it in so m...

Root Rot on Pines?

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 Q. I have several very large pine trees that have been in ground since 2002. Due to heavy winds, one was felled, and the trunk broke. Upon ...

When to Stop Cutting Asparagus

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Q. When should you stop cutting asparagus? We've had a good crop in the past but seem to have quit harvesting too soon in prior years so...
Saturday, January 21, 2023

Hot Locations are Tough for Fruit Trees and ALL Plants

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Q. I have a very hot location I want to plant. It’s facing West. I had a 'Pink Lady' apple tree in that spot but I think it was just...