Desert Horticulture
Bob Morris
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Desert Horticulture episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Desert Horticulture for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Desert Horticulture episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Amending the Soil - What Does it Mean?
Desert Horticulture
06/05/22 • 34 min
Desert soils can be very low in organics. This is why amendments are added to landscapes. Amendments will benefit the soil structure or soil chemistry or both! Learn what it means to amend the soil and differences in soil amendments and what they can and can't do. Learn how composts differ in how rich in nutrients and why, how they are made and which to use and when. All in this episode of Desert Horticulture.
Fire Blight Disease in Your Fruit Trees
Desert Horticulture
05/28/22 • 31 min
Fire blight disease is one of the most virulent and aggressive diseases that fruit trees and landscape plants can get. This past year we've had an outbreak of this disease. Some fruit trees and landscape plants are more susceptible to it than others. In particular Asian pears, Quince and some European pears as well is apples can get it. Walk your landscape and Orchard in the spring months when new growth occurs. If you've had fireblight in the past walked your landscape frequently to check on this disease. Learn more about this disease by listening to this episode of Desert horticulture.
Managing Fruit Trees by Summer Pruning
Desert Horticulture
04/02/22 • 14 min
Summer pruning is a confusing management practice. It starts around late spring or very early summer and may continue all summer long. Its purpose is twofold: keep the tree smaller and reduce the winter pruning workload. Summer pruning focuses on removal of new growth only from existing productive trees. Summer pruning allows the tree to invest new growth where it senses light and a "hole" in the canopy needs to be "plugged". When fruit trees are meant to stay small, summer pruning can be a valuable management tool. Learn all about it on this episode of Desert Horticulture.
Pruning Classes 2021-2 Winter and Spring
Desert Horticulture
12/06/21 • 9 min
I will conduct hands-on pruning classes beginning Friday, Dec. 10. All classes begin at 9 am, cost $20 per person and will be held at the Ahern Orchard downtown Las Vegas (700 Clarkway Drive for gps).
Separate classes will be given for apricots and plum (pluots, Dec 10), peaches Dec 17 and 18, apples and pears on January 7 (2022), pomegranates, figs and Jujube January 14, wine and table grapes on January 21 and fertilizers (plus iron) on January 28. I will be posting "how to" guides on my blog for those who cant make it. But nothing beats "hands on"!
Queen Palm for the Desert?
Desert Horticulture
10/07/21 • 21 min
There is one palm that is sometimes called the "Desert Palm" and its not the Queen Palm but the California Palm. Although it can survive desert extremes, Queen Palm might not be the best choice when it comes to palms looking their best when grown in the desert. Learn of Queen Palms shortcomings in desert environments and what you have to do to keep it looking its best in this episode of Desert Horticulture.
Grubs and What to Do About Them
Desert Horticulture
09/28/21 • 28 min
Grubs come in many sizes. Some of them are 3/8 inch long and others can be 4 inches long. They are immature forms of a beetle. Some landscapes can be 'grub attractors". But homeowners will call anything chomping on the roots of a beloved landscape plant, a "grub'. Learn what they are and what you can do about them in this episode of Desert Horticulture.
Plants Don't Use Water. People Do.
Desert Horticulture
09/26/21 • 36 min
After meeting with a local HOA Board about their water use it was clear to me they needed help but were not ready to accept it. First, be ready to accept responsibility for the water used on your landscape. Gain control of your irrigation. Learn more about landscape water use on this episode of Desert Horticulture.
When to Fertilize Newly Planted Podocarpus 'Maki'
Desert Horticulture
09/20/21 • 18 min
When to fertilize Podocarpus 'Maki' is at the same time to fertilize other trees and shrubs that dont have flowers and fruit that you want...some time before spring growth starts. Not true of other plants that are tender to winter temps and that flower profusely like roses. Learn when to fertilize landscape plants, how much to apply and what to use on this episode of Desert Horticutlure.
Tree Damaged at Planting. What to do?
Desert Horticulture
09/20/21 • 14 min
Tree damage can occur where it is grown, where it is retailed, at planting time or when it is cared for. But you bought an undamaged plant! Learn what what can happen to a damaged plant, a particular disease that it can get, and what to do about it in this episode of Desert Horticulture.
Starting a Lawn in the Desert
Desert Horticulture
09/04/19 • 33 min
Lawns are sometimes inferred to be the scourge the desert environment. But they are sometimes necessary. Learn when they should be considered, where they should be located, designed and installed as an integral part of a desert landscape.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Desert Horticulture have?
Desert Horticulture currently has 86 episodes available.
What topics does Desert Horticulture cover?
The podcast is about Leisure, Home & Garden, Gardening, Podcasts, Horticulture and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on Desert Horticulture?
The episode title 'Internet Research on Desert Horticulture. Good, Bad, or ?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Desert Horticulture?
The average episode length on Desert Horticulture is 31 minutes.
How often are episodes of Desert Horticulture released?
Episodes of Desert Horticulture are typically released every 4 days, 19 hours.
When was the first episode of Desert Horticulture?
The first episode of Desert Horticulture was released on Jan 13, 2019.
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