Gardening in Las Vegas

Indoor-only pine needs acclimation before planting

Question: Last Christmas, a friend bought for me a tiny pine tree about 6 inches tall. It is now 2 feet tall, and I need to transplant it. When is the best time of year to do this?

Soil fungi good for plant root health

BOB MORRIS

November 13, 2012 - 12:20 am

Question: What are your thoughts on mycorrhizae? I bought some a while back from T&J Enterprises out of Washington state, and the chiles seemed to do really well. Is it an aid or just my imagination?

Asparagus spikes will fern out with patience

BOB MORRIS

August 13, 2012 - 11:17 pm

I recently purchased an asparagus fern, which now, after a few weeks of tender loving care, has decided to go bonkers. It is sending up spikes of growth with little or no “leaves” on it! Should these be trimmed or left alone and see how they end up?