Desert Horticulture
Desert Horticulture
Bob Morris
Desert Horticulture is as unique to horticulture as the desert to other environments. Growing plants in the desert is part science and part art. The science must be "tweeked" to grow plants successfully here. This podcast takes questions from listeners, and topic suggestions that are current, and discusses how to 'tweek" the science for Desert Horticulture.
Are Food Forests Right for the Desert?
Food forests have been promoted since the 1970;s but are they right for desert environments? Explore this topic and more in this episode of Desert Horticutlure.
Jan 3, 2021
41 min
Growing Roses in the Desert
Our worst months for growing roses is during the summer. But otherwise growing roses in the desert is nothing short of a miracle and not that difficult.  Roses are not just about flower color. Learn that besides color, roses come as climbers, cut flower...
Dec 9, 2020
53 min
When to Prune Flowering Trees and Shrubs
The best time to prune flowering trees and shrubs is when they have finished flowering. Now learn why.
Nov 11, 2020
19 min
Confused About Pomegranates?
Pomegranates are grown nostly in dry arid climates and can vary in the time of year their fruit is ready for harvesting, in flavor, type of seeds and how soon or often they produce fruit.
Nov 11, 2020
1 hr 1 min
How Much Water Should I Give My Landscape Plants?
Learn how much water to give your landscape plants and when.
Nov 5, 2020
38 min
Are You Selecting the Right Grass for Your Lawn?
Lawns in the desert may not have much of a place unless you have a good need for it. But warm season grass makes an alternative to the high water use of a tall fescue lawn.
Oct 31, 2020
37 min
Ash Trees for Desert Landscapes?
Ash trees have both and good and bad characteristics that your nursery doesn't mention to you before buying..
Oct 31, 2020
41 min
Growing Herbs, Greens and MIcrogreens in the Desert
Meet Diane and Tom of Herbs by Diane of Boulder City, Nevada, who grow and sell herbs to chefs, restaurants as well as the public. Learn their secrets about growing and producing as a small scale producer. You can email questions directly to Diane and Tom at [email protected] and ask for their weekly list of items available.
Oct 26, 2020
40 min
Desert Lawn Establishment and Maintenance
Learn which lawn grasses to select, how to plant a lawn and what it takes to maintain it.
Oct 9, 2020
38 min
Artificial Grass Pluses and Minuses
Learn the pluses and minuses of artificial grass before you make your choice.
Sep 30, 2020
28 min
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