Susan Knox Wilson Trees fall; they all do eventually. Yelling “timber” may help move people out of the way, but most trees fall without a lot of yelling. Here in PebbleCreek big storms with lots of wind – like the one a few weeks ago – can wreak havoc on trees like nothing else. If…
Tag: gardening
Features, September 2016
Kevens Corner – What To Do In Your Garden This Month
Keven Pauling The list of to-dos for the September desert gardener can be rather long, but the results will be apparent when the weather cools and your plants begin to shine. Weed Control Toward the end of September, beginning of October, apply a pre-emergent. I use a product called SURFLAN XL, a granular product that…
Features, August 2016
Kevens Corner
Keven Pauling Plant The monsoon season is one of the most desirable times of the year to plant. Increased humidity and rain helps plants establish better root systems with less stress than if planted earlier in the summer. Adjust Irrigation System If monsoon rains have brought adequate moisture, adjust your irrigation system to skip as…
Features, June 2016
Kevens Corner
Keven Pauling New Plantings June is typically the hottest and driest month of the year. If you are planting new plants or trees, be sure to water them as much as two times a day until established. I usually set the water to come on early in the morning and then again after 1:00 p.m.…
Features, May 2016
Kevens Corner
Keven Pauling May is usually the month when things really start heating up here in the Valley, so be sure your automatic watering system is working properly and adjusted. I always recommend turning it on and physically looking at each drip head. They won’t all look alike; different colored heads mean different amounts of water…
Features, March 2016
Kevens Corner
Keven Pauling Weed Control Weeds are popping up everywhere. If you only see a few, try pouring boiling water on the top of it and it will be dead by the end of the day. If you have more weeds than time to boil gallons of water, Roundup works great, but you can improve your…
Features, December 2015
Kevens Corner
Happy Holidays! Plant Holiday Color Poinsettias are great color for the holidays. They are a little frost tender, but with a lightweight cover on cold nights they usually do fine outside. Plant them in their original containers in your pots so it is easier to remove them after they have lost their appeal. But remember,…
Features, November 2014
Keven’s Corner – November 2014
Keven November is a great time to think ahead for the holidays and prepare your yard for the season. Just a little bit of work now will pay off when things get busy. Give Your Landscape a Bath Clean plants are happy, happy, happy. I use a quart sized hose end sprayer made by Gilmore…
Features, September 2014
Kevens Corner
The list of to do’s for the desert September gardener can be rather involved. However, the results of your work will be apparent when the weather cools and your plants begin to shine. Weed control: Toward the end of September or the beginning of October I apply a pre-emergent to control the germination of weeds.…