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Gardening tips

Fruit Trees for 2012

It's getting to be that time again!     Every year, in May, we place our orders for fruit trees. It is hard to predict what gardeners will want and how many to order, but trees don't grow on trees, and our suppliers need to have an idea of what we are going to want. As our delivery day draws near, … Read more about Fruit Trees for 2012

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All hail, the Queen of Winter (in Houston)

The perfect lady What is evergreen, blooms in the winter, is drought tolerant, grows in partial shade and comes in lots of colors and heights and some are even fragrant? Camellias of course! For some bizarre reason, camellias have gotten a bad rap as hard to grow and this is simply not true. Yes, … Read more about All hail, the Queen of Winter (in Houston)

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How much soil or mulch should I buy?

      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?

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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

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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

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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?

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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!

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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

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