Howard Galin

In July, our landscaping is subjected to high temperatures and direct sun. As a result, many of our plants go into a “summer dormancy” that

In May, with mild temperatures and “manageable” sunshine, we can spend longer periods of time outdoors planning, preparing, planting, and protecting our gardens before the

In April, our gardens have emerged from winter dormancy with new leaves and flowers, as well as observing the first stages of fruit and vegetable

March is a busy month as we prepare our landscapes for the Spring. In addition to applying first fertilizer treatment to the soil, resetting our

Although February is the shortest month, there is a great deal to do to ensure that your garden will flourish in the months ahead. To

After an extremely difficult growing season and successfully navigating through the holidays, we may have overlooked taking time to address our “indoor gardens.” In January,

December, although usually warm, can have brief but intensive cold spells. Therefore, you should take steps to protect your garden as well as preparing it

Quality Time Once Again Welcome to the Fall season! With the mild temperatures finally arriving, we will again be able to spend “quality” time in

Hopefully the end of extreme summer temperatures has finally arrived! We now must begin the task of replacing, repairing, and preparing our “heat” damaged landscape

In August, during our torrid summer, it is necessary to protect our heat-stressed landscaping from invading insects and hungry animals. Using mechanical and/or chemical responses can

For many residents of Southern Nevada, getting used to summer’s excessively high temperatures and low humidity can be quite challenging. For plants; these factors can