Why doesn’t my Meyer lemon tree produce any fruit? I was reminded of this question when I estimated the fruit production this year in a Las Vegas orchard.
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Outdoor living is so popular throughout Southern Nevada that the lines between it and indoor living have become blurred. Outdoor furniture designs are similar to indoor furniture, which helps maintain a consistent look as courtyards are often visible from inside the home. The material for outdoor furniture features sun-proof fabrics that don’t bleach or fade, along with furniture that is heavier so it isn’t pushed around by the wind.
Q: We were moving into our house over the weekend and while moving a large dresser, we gouged the wallpaper and tore a piece out of it. We found a roll of wallpaper left by the previous owners, but we need to know exactly how to patch the damaged area. Any advice?
The difference between Southwestern desert plants and other types of plants used for landscaping is the timing, or when the water is applied.
The final frost in Southern Nevada usually occurs around mid-March. Therefore, one can assume that the best time to plant is when the soil has warmed.
Carpet is expensive, so you must protect it as you paint. If you are going to roll the walls and brush the baseboards, probably the easiest way to shield the carpet is to use a large drywall taping knife.
Lumps or bumps on the trunk are probably epicormic nodules, places on the trunk covered by thin bark that have a cluster of buds under it. These buds will sometimes grow into shoots. On some trees removing these shoots as soon as they are seen may cause these nodules to stop producing shoots or fewer of them.
I like deals. Buying a large tree in a box and getting it planted for free is a good deal. Just have it done right.
Q: I have a corner in a home office where I want to build a corner cabinet. The question is how to make the front of the cabinet round so that the radius of the front goes from one wall to the other. Also, I haven’t decided if I want to paint it or have it stained so the wood shows through. How can I make the front of the cabinet rounded?
What affects average landscape water use? If the irrigation system is working and managed perfectly, then three factors govern how much water your landscape uses.
Lighting is an essential ingredient in home decor. The right lighting can lift your spirits and make you more productive. It is the jewelry of a room.
As soon as a house is built, the microclimate of its landscape is created. The landscape enhances this created microclimate. How the landscape is created can enhance or distract from this microclimate.
There are many plants to choose from when landscaping your home. But which will perform best in Las Vegas? How and where should they be grown in your yard?
Q: I have been planning to paint a bedroom for several months now, but I’ve spotted a problem. Various dimples are popping up on the walls. I have tried to repair them by putting spackle in there, but they always return. I’m tired of fixing these, so what can I do?
Home sweet home has become home smart home — a plugged-in space that is overflowing with technology and numerous electronic devices. It has become more efficient, productive and more secure than ever before.
