Sept. 26
Home and Garden
Autumn’s arrival Sunday doesn’t mean an end to gardening season. With the valley’s mild climate, fall is an ideal time to change the look of your yard and put in a new crop of vegetables.
Garden seats shaped like a barrel are being made today from porcelain, pottery, plastic, rattan and even plaster. They are used in a living room as a coffee table, in a powder room as a pedestal to hold towels, or inside or outside as a seat.
D EAR GAIL: We’re putting our house on the market and have two dogs and a cat. My Realtor would like us to board them, but it’s something we’re not willing to do. They were all rescues and already have separation anxiety. We’re having our Realtor schedule appointments so we can take them out of the house for that time. We know this may affect how quickly our home sells and we’re willing to accept that. But what are other pet-related things we should be aware of? — Tasha W.
The 10-year drought of the Colorado River continues to put pressure on Las Vegas residents to conserve water. Approximately 60 percent of all water used in Las Vegas is by area residents, and 70 percent of that water is applied to outdoor landscapes. Many homeowners would like to help save water, but struggle when managing and resetting their irrigation clocks.
Q: I planted six Podocarpus in March, three by the north wall and three by the south wall. Now the three on the north wall have leaves that are turning brown. The three on the south wall are fine. I didn’t realize that the trees would get this much sunscald. Any suggestions on what I can do, besides give them macronutrients and hope for the sun to change course?
Q: I plan to replace the grass in my backyard with shrubs, flowers and trees. How can I convert my existing sprinkler system to a drip system?
DEAR HELOISE: Hello! Today it was time to empty two partial liquid-laundry-detergent containers into one. I didn’t have a funnel to fit the detergent bottle.
The first cane probably was just a strong stick, but, by the 19th century, a cane was a fashion accessory and sometimes hid a tool.
If furniture were an attitude, Drexel Heritage’s new 24 Willow Crossing collection would be a lazy morning with a great cup of coffee and time to indulge in your favorite pastime. It’s casual, it’s comfortable and its very livable.
One nice side effect of using solar energy is a heightened awareness about energy use in general. Not everyone will have the same reaction, of course, but I enjoy the process of paying attention and making adjustments here and there as needed. It also is a good way to take some personal responsibility for the state of our world.
Visit the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Demonstration Gardens each Friday beginning Oct. 4 to learn about plants that thrive in desert southwest landscapes.
Q: I was wondering if there is a trick to container gardening. I have been using potting soil, along with plant food, and my plants keep wilting. What am I doing wrong?
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