How much soil or mulch to buy can be a mystery, and it never seems to go as far as we think it should. These are guide lines, not rules because soil settles. For example I built 2 vegetable beds that were 20' X 4' and 6" deep. I calculated I wound need 40 cubic feet of soil for each bed. I … Read more about How much soil or mulch should I buy?
Living Christmas Trees
Who said it has to be shaped like a triangle and smell piney? Every year, I see signs for "Live Christmas Trees". It drives me batty. It should say "cut Christmas trees", or how about just "Christmas Trees". How can a tree, that has had its roots cut off, be "live"? They were alive...months … Read more about Living Christmas Trees
Trees add value to our lives
The old saying, "Can't see the forest for the trees", may be far too applicable this year. Many of us are concerned about a single tree or even a few, on our own property, after we buy homes in woodstock and other places with lush greenery. If we step back and look at the entire picture, we will … Read more about Trees add value to our lives
What is next for our trees?
What do we do now? One big thing this year 2011 taught us is that we had forgotten what a real drought is. Oh, we can go two months without rain and moan like crazy, but we were not ready for this year. This shows in our trees the most, signs of stress are all over Houston. With autumn/winter … Read more about What is next for our trees?
Onions are on their way!
Ok, they're cheap in the store, but how can you beat having bragging rights for a beautiful crop of onions? Onion Planting Guide Before You Plant Do not put in soil or water before planting. Keep cool and dry until you can plant. Follow these instructions for best results. Troubleshooting Tips … Read more about Onions are on their way!
Specifications for trees
Trees get grades? Trees, like many other commodities, have standards and grades. Trees are measured in several ways. Pot size, which is usually measured in gallons. RCW uses a # sign instead of the word gallon. Height is the real height of the plant...and NEVER includes the soil in … Read more about Specifications for trees
Yikes! What is that?
Fear at first glimpse As I was walking through the nursery today, I saw something that stopped me in my tracks. It made my head and heart start to race. My brain struggled to come up with the name of what I was looking at. I knew it started with a "D". Should I move it? Would it spread worse … Read more about Yikes! What is that?
Oldies, but goodies!
Fashionable plants? Much like the fashion world, where styles come and go, plants are subject to the same sort of forces. Designers demand new colors, heights and textures. Growers are always trying to figure out which plants they need to grow, because the designers used it. Unlike the … Read more about Oldies, but goodies!