Gardening Question from Diana: My peach tree is about 8 years old. It has never had peaches until this year. It rained a lot. I started picking peaches on June 10-July 26. I have no peaches on my tree-just picked the last few. What can I do so that I will have many peaches again? […]
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Author Archive for Pat Welsh – Page 34
How the Weather Can Make a Barren Peach Tree Bear Fruit
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Sunday,
November
17th,
2013
at 03:49 AM
2 Comments
Categories : Citrus & Fruit Trees, Garden Q & A
Information from Dave Rietveld provided by reader Kenneth: You seem to know a lot about the onion set biz. You indeed are right, short-day sets are indeed a well kept secret. One of the reasons they are not readily available for the home gardner is that they lack shelf-life after they are milled. I am […]
Categories : Garden Q & A, Vegetables & Fruits
Question from Kristina: We’re looking for a fast growing tree or tall shrub to plant in a north facing bed that will not shade the lawn. Answer from Pat: I suggest camellias as the finest tree to plant in a north-facing bed. Whereas most people think of camellias as shrubs, they actually grow as tall […]
Categories : Landscape Design, Trees
Q. I have a bougainvilla. It’s potted in a large clay pot on my balcony. It faces the South and I live in Marina del Rey. I watered it once a week… about 1/4 a gallon. I slowed the watering down, sped it up. Moved it to a bigger pot. Nothing I have done seems […]
Italian Cypress Trees For Narrow Land Strip
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Monday,
November
11th,
2013
at 03:50 AM
Question from Nolanda: 1. I reside in Pasadena, CA. I have read alot of problems, mostly dust mites, killing italian cypresses after 3 yrs despite professional care & spraying. 2. Is the italian cypress too difficult to thrive in the CA valley now? 3.My alternate tree is the Skyrocket juniper due to its height, being […]
Categories : Landscape Design, Trees
Vegetables in Raised Beds: Problems with Yellow Leaves
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Saturday,
November
9th,
2013
at 03:49 AM
Question: I am growing vegetables in raised beds filled with a very good potting soil. I have fertilized regularly with organic fertilizer according to package directions and I use a drip system for watering. What causes the yellow leaves and how can I correct the problem? The drainage is excellent. If anything, it’s too good! […]
Categories : Garden Q & A, Month by Month Gardening
Tips And Hints For Growing Easy-Care Warm-Season Crops Planting months: Year-round crop Spacing: sow seeds, then thin to 1 to 2 inches apart, rows 14 inches apart. Special Tips: (P. 265 and p. 264 in my book). Fine soil is best. Amend soil well, but too much nitrogen can cause forking. In heavier soil, grow […]
How to Determine the Correct Spacing of All Garden Plants
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Sunday,
November
3rd,
2013
at 03:49 AM
Controlling Algerian Ivy & Plants that Attract Birds All nurseries will provide you with information when you purchase plants as to correct spacing of the plants you buy. Most plant labels have size and spacing listed on the label. Always ask the correct spacing of plants at purchase time. If you failed to do this, […]
Categories : Landscape Design, Planting
Question from Arline: How can one get rid of nematodes? A friend of mine has a community garden and she has them in her plot…..any tips? Answer from Pat: There are many ways to get rid of root knot nematodes. I think I have now found the best way, but in order to answer this […]
Categories : Pests
Question from Elizabeth: I have a beautiful dwarf ruby red grapefruit tree (15) gallon which was purchased yesterday. I noticed on the purchase receipt was stamped: citrus trees have been treated with Admire Pro & Movento. This tree is loaded with fruit, but I am not sure if I should eat the fruit since it […]
Categories : Citrus & Fruit Trees
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