Gardening for Hot and Dry Climates
Much of the world resides in an urban setting. Unfortunately living in the city, doesn’t always allow for large acreage. In the Phoenix, Arizona area where I reside, it’s quite common to have HOA (Homeowners Associations) all over the suburbs with a typical 1/5th of …
Pruning fruit trees is one of those ongoing maintenance tasks that can scare a lot of new gardeners. Although it can often times be critical for a thriving fruit tree, it really doesn’t need to be that imposing. Fruit trees can be quite forgiving and …
My wife is great at making our front door to the house look inviting by adding flowers, wreaths, or changing the paint color. I’ve tended to shrug it off as just something she likes to do, but have realized how amazing it looks when it …
Making sure that you have your fruit tree in the right location is paramount for a healthy tree. It’s common to wonder about the foundation of your house or other structures when planting your fruit tree. At planting a tree may appear tiny, but fast …
Today’s featured Gardener is with My Little Green Garden, selected images taken from her garden. Where do you garden? Central Florida, Zone 9b. The climate is hot and humid, but we still get a handful of freezes during the winter where crops have to be …
If you live in a hot climate where winters are fairly mild, you may wonder if it matters when you plant your fruit tree or when would be the optimal time to plant. In more temperate climates with the traditional four seasons, it’s pretty obvious …
Learning the art of watering fruit trees can be one of the most challenging things for beginning gardeners. Gardening in places with frequent rainfall can make life a bit easier, but If you’re living in a hot climate that sees very little rainfall, that compounds …