Nothing beats flowers that appear in the early spring. For many people, it's not officially springtime until the daffodils have broken through the ground and their green stems are stretching towards the sky. Yet these intrepid spring-flowering bulbs can be delicate if not handled … [Read more...]
Constructing Tree Wells
Tree wells are constructions built to save an existing tree when the soil grade on the site is being raised or lowered. Â Most who may have encountered a tree well likely saw one built around the tree when the grade was raised. Â Tree wells have several factors involved that … [Read more...]
Growing Walnuts
The most common walnut tree grown in the U.S., aside from the native Black Walnut, is the English (also called Persian) walnut. English walnuts are often preferred for their milder taste and easier shelling, and they will not stain your hands like the husk of black walnuts … [Read more...]
Growing Pistachios
Where Can You Grow Pistachio Trees? Pistachios love the desert heat and are most often grown in New Mexico, Arizona and Southern California. Â They can grow in other dry, hot areas like West Texas as well, but they require both a long hot summer and a cold winter, as the tree … [Read more...]
Collecting Seeds From Seed Pods
As a gardener, sooner or later you're going to want to start collecting and saving seeds from your garden so that you can continue a favorite variety, or preserve a particularly good plant's attributes. Â Whether it's vegetables or flowers, every gardener eventually gets to this … [Read more...]
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