Now that the weather has cooled off and many of our PC neighbors are returning. It is a good time to work in the yard. It would be a good time to paint the...
Prickly-pear cactus has white fuzzy dots all over it. In looking I found that the prickly pear as a few diseases. From what was described to me about the...
This might be worth a try. Allyn I admittedly know little about the plants that grow in the desert; but, I found that if I sprayed a dilute solution of dish...
Hi, What is the purpose of painting the tree trunks?????? I have seen many people do it and also many that don't. Fill me in please. Rich Veleta I am looking...
I don't have any Prickly pear cactus, but here is another idea. Allyn Allyn-- I too am not a "pro from Dover" but have had success spraying Murhph's Oil Soap...
Allyn, I have several Queen Palms that have been looking pretty sick lately -- mostly brand new stalks bent over and not opening up. I used a powder mixed ...
I would have to look and see the ring. If you are using stakes they should have iron in them. If the iron is not disolving with the water than in could be...
Allyn, Also, I hope you can help with a rose question. Do you know what causes limp stems. Some of my roses have decent buds but the stems are weak and ...
Hi Allyn, thanks for responding. The leaves seem like they are shriveled up.....some of them are a little yellow. I think the person minding our house over...
Here us a web site for those who need to know about water schedule. It has a lot of information, be sure to take the time to look it over. It talks about...
I had a question about the different plant foods. How confusing it is, and the proper time as to when to apply those different fertilizers around the plants....
Hi Allyn. I am a member on your E-mail list! I still have a question about water schedule. I have the "normal regular" Queen palms (3) and some shrubes and I ...
Allyn, my lantanas are looking quite pale green. Am I not fertilizing them correctly? I have tried hand watering them, but it has not brought them back....
One can shake the lantana a little and see if the small white bugs or flies move away from the shrub. If you see them in any quantity, use a small hand ...
If the temperatures fall like the weather men are predicting and you don't want your delicate plants to die then make sure that you cover them up. If you have...
I found this article in the paper. For those who love the Poinsettia, here is some great tips. Allyn Plant life: Poinsettia care takes meticulous attention By...
It is going to get cold over the next few nights, protect your plants. Have a great Christmas. I have a few injectors left at the old price if there is anyone...
I hope that you are all having a great holiday. Keep your sheets, blankets, etc., out. I think we will have a few more nights of frost. While it is great to...
January is a great time to plant that shade tree for you house or patio. If your looking for Palo Verde, or Mesquite trees, etc. they will take hold before...
I was reading my friends article in the Las Vegas Review Journal. I think you will find this very interesting. Those with fertilizer injectors need to...
Now is the time to pick up your Citrus Fruit from the ground. The roof rats are making a come back. I don't know of any problems here in Pebble Creek but I...
Hey, Tomato plants are out at Lowe's. They look great and it's time to plant them. Don't wait to long, once the temperatures get over 90 they will stop ...
Allyn: When can a really start pruning my lantana and pigmy palms? I went to Moon Valley and the kid said April...but I know better...to hot by then. I know...
ficus tree Queston: I read where it would help to overwater a tree that had been damaged by frost. Any truth in that? Thanks, K Perrier It washes the salt...
Well it is starting to warm up. Time to change the water. Shrubs need about 3-4 gallons a week, trees 5-6 gallons. Shrub 2 times a week, start once a day (at...
Like a lot of folks here, our Lantana's were definitely hurt by the freeze and frost. I want to trim them back but am unsure of how radical to go. Some advice...
Allyn, I have a lantana bush( orange) that is almost 5 ft. tall. All leaves are very brown and some signs of green life at the base. Would you cut this size ...
Now that our valley is warming up, many are looking at our Ficus trees. Will they make it or have they died. As I have look at many in the area I have found...
If you trailing lantana's are starting to yellow, you should adjust the water. They are receiving too much water. So you can cut back on the amount of time...
Looking for some new ideas for you landscape here is the first show of the year. Home and Garden show coming up next weekend Jan. 11-13, 2008. This is at the...
