Bonsai I’ve Killed
I came across this old blog post that didn’t make the transfer to this website and thought I’d expand on …
California Juniper Yamadori Sawdust Results
I wanted to share the results from the sawdust bed and how the California Junipers responded. I was pleasantly surprised, …
High Desert Pests, Diseases, and Common Problems – Whiteflies
What Are Whiteflies? Whiteflies are winged insects that feed on the foliage of plants. They then excrete honeydew and get …
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Trees of the High Desert – Chinese Elm
Chinese Elm trees are one of the trees I suggest most often. Chinese elm trees are one of the best …
Pyracantha Digs
I noticed a nearby neighbor that I drive by often had removed his fence. These Pyracantha bushes lined the fence …
Bonsai Design and Display Critique – #2 Olive
On to numero dos of my critique series. If you’re looking for #1 then you’ll be wanting to click on …
Bonsai Design and Display Critique – #1 Juniper
I recently stumbled upon a wonderful book by Andy Rutledge about bonsai design. I have also recently spent a good …
Trees of the High Desert – Desert Willow
Desert willows are one of the few trees that are native to the Mojave desert and will thrive in urban …
How The Cold Kills Your Plants
The cold season can be a foreign idea to desert dwellers. A lack of information about the cold seasons and …
Design and Critique #11 – Olive
Taper: Part of what makes this tree amazing is the taper from bottom to top. The curvature of the trunk …
Bonsai Soil Information
I come to you with the goal of making a one-stop shop for bonsai soil information. While I myself am …
Why Native Plants Are Not Always The Best Choice
Native plants are an interesting subject matter. You regularly find people that encourage planting them, but you also come across …
Trees of the High Desert – Italian Cypress
Italian Cypress trees are perfect desert trees. They are so extremely drought tolerant, and not very tolerant of moist soil. …
How to Identify a Tree
Identifying a tree is a skill envied by many. While simplistic in the ruling out process, the knowledge of all …
High Desert Pests, Diseases, and Common Problems – Scale
What Is Scale? Scale insects are small insects that have a waxy covering to protect themselves. Scale insects weaken trees, …
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High Desert Pests, Diseases, and Common Problems – Sooty Mold
What is Sooty Mold? Sooty mold is a group of fungi that decompose honeydew deposits from piercing sucking insects. It …
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High Desert Pests, Diseases, and Common Problems – Black Spot
What is Black Spot? Black spot in a serious fungal disease that affects roses wherever they are grown. This disease …
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High Desert Pests, Diseases, and Common Problems – Wetwood or Slime Flux
What Is Wetwood? Wetwood, also known as bacterial wetwood, slime flux, or bacterial slime, is a bacterial disease that causes …
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High Desert Pests, Diseases, and Common Problems – Crown and Root Rot
What Are Crown and Root Rot? Crown rot and root rot are two types of pathogens that cause deterioration of …
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High Desert Pests, Diseases, and Common Problems – Overwatering
I Can Overwater? Yes. Yes you can. This is one of the common killers of plants along with underwatering. Overwatering …
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High Desert Pests, Diseases, and Common Problems – Mistletoe
What Is Mistletoe? Mistletoe is an evergreen parasitic plant that grows on trees. They are evergreen, which makes them highly …
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High Desert Pests, Diseases, and Common Problems – Fire blight
What Is Fire Blight? Fire blight (Erwinia amylovora) is a destructive pathogen that is widespread throughout many regions. It is …
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High Desert Pests, Diseases, and Common Problems – Aphids
What Are Aphids? Aphids are soft-bodied insects that feed on new growth of many plants. Aphid species can appear different …
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High Desert Pests, Diseases, and Common Problems – Spider Mites
What are Spider Mites? Spider mites are small arachnids that infest common garden plants. Some mites form webs on the …
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