

2019 Summer Watering and Mulching
After a moist and cool spring, Summer Solstice (the official start of summer), is just around the corner on June 21st. For gardeners, the...
Waterwise Gardening | David Salman
Jun 14, 2019


Pruning Conifers
Pruning Conifers by Pinching the Candles Now is the time to prune your small growing pines and other dwarf conifers to limit their size...
The Xeric Gardner | David Salman
May 20, 2019


April Showers Bring May Flowers (and Weeds)
Time is of the essence for getting some of our worst noxious weeds under control. Cheatgrass and Siberian elms need to be controlled this...
Waterwise Gardening | David Salman
May 13, 2019


Extraordinary Plants
With nearly 40 years of being a gardener, greenhouse manager and plant retailer, I’ve always been interested in rare or little known...
Waterwise Gardening | David Salman
May 13, 2019


Hot, Sunny Colors for Hot Sunny Places
We have lots of hot, sunny places in our yards where perennials with bright, hot colored flowers are a great match. Some of my favorites...
Waterwise Gardening | David Salman
Apr 30, 2019