something wrong with citrus tree Last week, I came upon this citrus tree while I was doing a consultation. At first, there was one problem that I noticed right away.  As I peered closer, I saw that there was another problem…

I love Halloween... Every year, each household in our family takes turns hosting different holidays. Easter and Christmas are spent on the family farm with my youngest sister, her family and my mother. Fourth of July and Thanksgiving…

In honor of Halloween, I thought that I would do a 'scary' post for all of you. Now, this post isn't filled with ghouls, witches, skeletons or zombies. But that doesn't make it any less scary. Over the years, I have photographed examples…

Southwest landscapes are suffering from a widespread malady that I like to refer to as 'poodle-pruning'.   Beautiful, flowering shrubs are reduced to round 'blobs' by over-zealous homeowners and landscapers.   For those of you…

Do you have a birdhouse in your garden?  Is it decorative or do have there ever been birds taking up residence inside? This is a story about the birdhouses on the family farm, including one that has an unusual function. Double S…

Fall is here and nurseries are stocked with all sorts of cool-season annual flowers. So, my question to you is, what will you plant your annual flowers in this fall? Will you use a 'regular' container? Or, maybe you are the type…

What can you do with a sprig of basil, a teaspoon of peppercorns and a lemon? Hint: The answer doesn't involve eating them. I can't wait for you to see what I do with these 3 items as well as some other interesting combinations. I'll…

Welcome to the second edition of "AZ Plant Lady  House Calls.   Earlier this month, I shared with you a landscape dilemma that a homeowner needed help with.  I was able to help her find a solution that would introduce color and…

This past weekend was a busy one in our household.  Packed with a homecoming, a celebration, working with heavy equipment, a little bit of pruning, a night outdoors and a goodbye. At the end of all of our comings and goings, it turns…