Happy New Year! A new year brings new beginnings and new opportunities to enrich our lives. This year, I encourage you to find that enrichment in the garden. Although the winter chill is still here, now is the time to start preparing your garden for a bountiful harvest of warm-season crops. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or a first-time newbie, proper preparation is the secret to a thriving desert garden.
Winter is the perfect time to tend to your deciduous trees and shrubs. These plants, which lose their leaves, are easier to prune now that their structure is clearly visible. Pruning during winter dormancy is less stressful, allowing the plant to store energy for strong spring blooms and fruit production. Winter pruning is crucial for the health and longevity of deciduous shade trees and many spring-blooming shrubs.
This year has flown by, and just like that, Christmas trees will be arriving at all Star Nursery Locations! Before you head out to find your perfect holiday centerpiece, let’s talk about where these beautiful trees come from and how to keep them fresh and fragrant throughout the season.
Fall is finally here, and as we welcome the cooler weather, our plants do too. It might seem counterintuitive to plant as the days shorten, but in the Desert Southwest, fall is, without a doubt, the best time to plant most of your trees, shrubs, and perennials.
Our Las Vegas landscapes have just endured a grueling summer. Plants face significant challenges during extreme heat, but they are also remarkably resilient. Today, we’ll equip you with the knowledge to support their recovery and help them thrive again.
Many Las Vegas trees struggle and perish prematurely. Despite our eff orts, “real killers” are often silent, cumulative issues beginning long before symptoms appear. Understanding these
is crucial for a resilient urban forest.
