I have a garden that I want to let my tortoise roam in. What plants do they like and which ones are bad for them?
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Older streaks are from the accumulation of suber, or corky tissue. These “rashes” also may happen when a cactus is damaged by disease.
The refuge’s 5,382 protected acres are a year-round desert oasis for wildlife and an important food-and-lodging stop for migratory birds.
Compost and peat moss are added to soils for similar reasons, but the addition of compost provides a lot more nutrients to the soil.
I was asked by several people about my reaction to the recent change in the USDA’s plant hardiness zone map.
With the valley’s housing developments, landscape soil can undergo a wide variety of changes that might not relate to the original soil at all.
Southern Nevadans looking to “move more” have an exercise ally in the valley’s network of parks filled with personality and paved paths.
A gardener writes that his raised garden bed just hasn’t been as productive the past five years. What’s the solution?
I have been growing fruit trees here since 1996. Watching them grow and produce fruit and maintaining them can be very rewarding.
A reader asks if he should plant persimmon, Persian mulberry, walnut or pecan. Each one has its strengths and weaknesses.
If you’re looking to add sparkle to your exercise routine and brighten your holiday spirit, try a December trek down the Las Vegas Strip.
Pear trees can be roughly divided into two types: European and Asian. This distinction is not just about origin but also the fruit they produce.
Plus, horticulture expert Bob Morris answers questions on planting hole size, drip irrigation systems and more.
The Wonderful variety of pomegranate should have hard seeds, and the pulp should be dark red throughout and very puckery.
Plant roots are lazy. They will expend as little energy as possible to grow as big as possible.
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