You can typically remove about one-third of the total tree roots with no problem. This is done sometimes when trenches are cut in the soil for burying irrigation lines. But when roots are cut, about one-third of the top should be removed as well.
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Bagged steer manure was used in the past as a topdressing for lawns when overseeding. It was smelly but it worked well. Now there are commercial topdressing products available.
Spraying insecticides make mite problems more likely on susceptible plants such as Italian cypress. Miticides, unlike insecticides, are less likely to cause mite problems later.
The ground is still warm enough to plant. The magic number for landscape plant root growth is about 50 degrees.
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A woman withdrew her guilty plea Thursday after protesting her innocence in the killing of her on-again, off-again boyfriend, whose body was found decapitated.
Also, a flash flood warning has been issued for northwestern Clark County until 9:15 p.m. Affected areas include Interstate 11 and Kyle Canyon Road.
The new 175,000-square-foot supercenter is anticipated to break ground fall 2026 and open in fall 2027, according to a release from the company.
Police said Spencer McDonald lived with the bodies for days. The victims were his grandmother, her boyfriend and a maintenance man.
