Although autumn does not arrive officially for a few more days, the colorful flowers of summer are already disappearing in the higher altitudes and leaves are changing color. In the milder areas, the outdoor color will last for a few more weeks. But all over the West, fall brings many important things to do as … Read more
April is one of the most beautiful and busiest months in the entire calendar of Western gardening operations. It is time to look ahead to summer and begin visualizing your garden as you want it to look. For instance, you will want to ensure that there will be no ugly bare spots in the border. … Read more
Autumn color Sometimes, trees in the Southwest lack fall color, but this is only true where no provision is made in the garden for plants with bright autumn hues. Sweet gum, Liquidambar styraciflua, is a blaze of color every year. Leaves turn a mottled red-yellow, and orange color that puts a maple to shame. Ginkgo, … Read more