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There are two strikes against citrus growing well in the Mojave Desert. The first is their variable tolerance to freezing temperatures during the winter. The second strike is that oftentimes citrus trees flower in early spring when very light freezing temperatures are possible. Tolerance to these freezing temperatures is practically nil.
Whiteflies are a bad insect problem for any plant. Their populations grow so quickly that small numbers lead to large numbers very fast. For that reason, it’s important to get them under control early, as soon as you see them.
Located on the lower Colorado River, Parker, Arizona, makes a great winter destination for Southern Nevadans seeking a full-day outing or a longer getaway.
Gardeners who are new to Southern Nevada might want to check out resource books written for the Las Vegas climate or secondly Tucson, Arizona, and lastly the desert Southwest.
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.
Interesting geologic features can be found in this narrow, high-walled canyon, including the rock formations known as mosaic breccia.
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.
This time of year, while driving or hiking some of our region’s back roads, you might see a few of these eight-legged desert dwellers out and about.
The ground is still warm enough to plant. The magic number for landscape plant root growth is about 50 degrees.
Arches National Park boasts the world’s largest concentration of natural stone arches — more than 2,000.
The annual South Valley Rose Show will be held Nov. 9 at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension offices on the corner of Windmill Lane and Paradise Road. Rosarians will be present to answer questions about growing roses in our hot desert climate and poor soils from 1 to 4 p.m.
The four-hour, 20-mile railway journey begins in Clarkdale and travels to the ghost town of Perkinsville, snaking along the high banks above the Verde River.
Trees grown in containers are more finicky than those planted in the ground because the roots don’t have access to as much soil mass. The limited soil volume in containers makes watering and applying fertilizers more complicated; the tree runs out of both more quickly.
As the holiday season approaches, something special happens in Southern Nevada. Amid the twinkling lights and festive décor, a familiar red box quietly reappears, inviting us to pause, reflect and give. But this is not your ordinary vending machine—there are no snacks or sodas here. These are Giving Machines, where every purchase transforms into an […]
The 531-room boutique casino-hotel is proposed for the southeast side of Las Vegas Boulevard.
Clark County Fire Chief John Steinbeck said fire investigators believe the fire was accidental and that a smoke alarm went off during the blaze.
With Donald Trump and Kamala Harris both planning Las Vegas Valley election rallies, motorists should brace for presidential-sized traffic impacts.
The Clark County School Board has appointed Nakia Jackson-Hale to represent District B for two months before an elected representative takes the seat in January.