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Older oleanders can handle heavy pruning

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.

Shade, water add up to make powdery mildew

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.

April is best time in desert to deploy pheromone traps

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?