Historically, the last frost date is March 15 in the Las Vegas Valley. Planting warm-season vegetables before this date, such as tomatoes, peppers and eggplant, can be a bit risky because of a chance for frost.
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.
By Bob Morris Gardening in Southern Nevada
You had an article a while back about trimming oleander down before spring. I have five in my backyard and have never done that. I am afraid to trim them down.
By Bob Morris Gardening in Southern Nevada
Powdery mildew of grapes is also a problem if there is not enough air movement through the vine or past the bunches so they dry. It is best if the vine is growing in full sun.
By Bob Morris Gardening in Southern Nevada
When can we cut back star Jasmine and plant lantana?
By Bob Morris Gardening in Southern Nevada
I was reading about your use of pheromone traps for insect control in fruit trees. Which traps do you use, and when do you put them out?
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