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Bob Morris

Bob Morris

Bob Morris is a horticulture expert living in Las Vegas and professor emeritus for the University of Nevada. Visit his blog at xtremehorticulture.blogspot.com. Send questions to Extremehort@aol.com.

What’s the best schedule for drip irrigation?

The correct amount of water to apply depends on the size of the plant and the number of days between irrigations.

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Why did my desert spoon suddenly turn brown?

Desert landscapes need additional deep watering only three or four times each year. Give them deep watering when the air temperatures get hot — don’t wait.

Cactuses can vary in heat tolerance, need more shade

Keep in mind that all cactuses are not the same. Some are from different places (your exotic varieties) while others are from the Southwest.

Are pomegranates good candidates for espaliering?

Traditional espalier makes use of steel wires — similar to a grape trellis — about 12 to 15 inches apart and 2 to 8 feet tall.

Keep water use in mind when planning your landscape

When replacing plants, remember that the number and size of living plants determines your landscape water use and is reflected in your water bill.

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