Xeriscape - Not Just Cactus & Rocks!
July 6, 2022

Xeriscape - Not Just Cactus & Rocks!

Wait- Drought resistant landscaping doesn’t have to just be cactus and rocks?? The words “xeriscape” or “drought resistant” often elicit the visual of prickly cactus surrounded by a sea of harsh dry rocks as far as they eye can see.  While this kind of landscaping can be done very well, ...

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June 18, 2012

ACCORDING TO JOHN: These ARE the Good Days!

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December 1, 2011

According to John: Can Onions grow in Poor Soil?

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April 1, 2011

ACCORDING TO JOHN: Tree Pruning

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March 15, 2011

According to John: Proper Shrub Pruning

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March 1, 2011

According to John: Tough Love for Trees

TOUGH LOVE  IS BEST FOR HEALTHY, WELL BEHAVED TREES There is a lot of confusion and misinformation, when planting trees, regarding backfilling the planting hole with compost or other loose, rich, wood based planting mediums. Be tough, don’t do it. Planting holes should be backfilled with the same soil taken ...

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February 15, 2011

According to John: The myth of gypsum to improve your soil

During my travels around the country, visiting retail nurseries, I have been surprised at the lack of products offered that genuinely improve soil. Many times, nursery personnel indicate to me that they recommend and sell gypsum to customers that want a solution for hard, terrible soil. Gypsum is a very ...

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January 31, 2011

According to John: Gardens are for People

John and Bob are huge proponents of gardening and gardens to make our lives better. Historically, no one advocated that sentiment better than well known landscape architect Thomas Church. He is best known for his focus on residential gardens which earned him widespread credit for being the creator of the ...

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