Organic Gardening
What is fertilizer
What is fertilizer? Have you ever wondered what are those three numbers on a bag, box, or package of fertilizer mean? How do you analyze them? What about chemicals versus organic? Why do we need to fertilize our plants and trees in the first place? I will answer these questions in the best layman’s terms […]
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Insects and Diseases on plants
Insects and diseases on plants are a big problem for almost any part of the U.S. or in the world, and the Southwest U.S.region has its share of pests and diseases. Many folks have no idea why a plant looks magnificent one day then almost withers away a few days later. It’s always best to […]
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Best Indoor Low Maintenance Plants
Here is a list of the best indoor low maintenance plants for those who are looking for easy-care plants for indoor decoration. Many non-gardening people want indoor plants and they want pretty, flowering, low water plants that are easy to maintain! It’s not as hard as some people think. Below are some good plants that […]
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The Secret to Killing Grubs
The Secret to Killing Grubs on your lawn. First, we must know where these ugly looking worms come from. They come from the larvae of the Japanese beetle. They were introduced into the U.S. from of course Japan around 1916 and now almost all lawns have them. A few here and there is no big […]
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Mexican Petunia Plant
The Mexican Petunia Plant (Ruellia brittoniana) sometimes called British Ruellia. It is a fast-growing easy-care perennial for southwest landscaping. It comes back year after year without any problem. Propagating is a breeze just snip off a stem place in water and soil and it will grow! A showy purple flower that blooms for only 2-3 days […]
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Plants that attract bees
Plants that attract bees. Most folks know honey bees are on the endangered species list but are they? They are not on the endangered list. The yellow-face bee that is native to Hawaii is on the list but the Common honey bee is not. This is what snopes.com has to say about the Yellow-Face Bee. […]
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How to use insecticidal soaps
How to use insecticidal soaps? Will they work? Well, they do and they don’t! Most of our customers have tried to use some type of soap and water mixture to kill aphids and other insects. Many tell me it kinda works, or not at all. Eventually, most will purchase a nonorganic insecticide to make sure […]
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The Redbud Trees
The Redbud Trees are small to medium-sized deciduous (leaves will drop winter) trees that bloom in early spring. The majority of them grow about 15-30 ft. tall which makes them a great candidate for a small backyard or patio. They produce small finger-like deep dark lavender blooms that will eventually turn into a heart-shaped leaf. […]
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Composting Mistakes
Composting Mistakes. Composting is a wonderful way to recycle plant waste and amend the soil in any sized garden. One of the most fascinating things about compost piles is that they are essentially living systems that require proper maintenance. For a better composting experience, here are five of the biggest composting mistakes to avoid. Five […]
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Grow your own food Healthy Lifestyle
Grow your own food Healthy Lifestyle Flower gardens can be absolutely stunning. A properly landscaped garden is more than an eye-pleaser. It creates a healthy environment for families to spend time together as well as creating a filter for all those negative CO2 emissions that come with living in cramped cities. A garden is a […]
