Gardening for Hot and Dry Climates
It’s common knowledge that fruit trees need a few things to flourish like water, sunlight, and food. Wait a minute plants need to eat? Absolutely! For those that thought all you needed to do was plant that fruit tree add some water and watch it …
Often times when you buy a young fruit tree from a nursery it comes in a pot and the trunk is secured to a stake. If the trunk isn’t large enough, the tree will often lean or flop over once that stake is removed. Proper …
There are those tried and true gardening tools that are a staple for every gardener, things like pruning shears, shovels, and a watering can. We all have our various preferences when it comes to what products we believe are best or how we approach gardening, …
I’ve been growing various subtropical fruit trees in the Phoenix, Arizona desert for several years. With some extra care it’s quite possible to grow several different types of subtropical fruit trees in zone 9b. It isn’t always easy and set-backs are to be expected. Occasionally, …
Today’s featured Gardener is with Living of the Land with Maggie Lil, selected images taken from her garden. Where do you garden? Marlborough, New Zealand Why did you start gardening? I started gardening as a way to heal, it actually saved me. I had become …
If you’ve attempted any type of gardening in the desert or a hot, dry climate, you know that in the summer months, shade is your friend. For many climates, getting the most amount of sun as possible is important for plant growth, but when are …
You know that moment when you’re fruit trees have looked great for a while, then unexpectedly the leaves start dropping? If you’re like me, seeing this can stop you in your tracks and get the gears cranking in your head. You start running through all …
Bugs, birds, and butterflies are common sights around our backyard gardens. If not, then we’re in trouble when it comes to producing the fruits and vegetables we enjoy. Their importance to our gardens are so critical. If we aren’t seeing them as much as we’d …
As a father of four young children, I’m always looking for ways I can incorporate my interests into something I can do with my kids. With our busy schedules, it can be a challenge to carve out time to spend with our children. Having activities …
Strolling around the campus of Arizona State University a White Sapote tree can be found. When I discovered this tree it was loaded with fruit. I was lucky enough to sample one of the fruits and found it quite enjoyable. I believe this tree is …
For those of us living in urban settings, growing fruit trees in containers can be such a rewarding experience. As someone that lives in the Arizona desert, many people are amazed that fruit trees can survive in containers in our extreme heat. I’ve had success …
Rooting fruit tree cuttings is a common method utilized for propagating fruit trees. If you’re looking for a new garden project, then give rooting your fruit tree cuttings a try. There are many different ways to root fruit tree cuttings, but this method has worked …
As someone living in a major city, owning a property with acres of land is tough to come by. Often times in urban environments we have to be creative in order to maximize our garden space. It’s common for people in urban settings to live …
One of my favorite aspects of gardening is growing fruit trees. Growing vegetables or flowers are great, but having a tree that continually produces year after year just can’t be beat. If you’re on the fence about adding that fruit tree, here are some things …