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Posted: 12/10/2019 | Filed under: Blog, Malaquias' Gardening Tips
We recommend winter pruning on late spring-to-summer blooming deciduous trees for a few reasons; this is only a few weeks before the buds swell and the sap starts flowing, and the cuts will have healed over. Plants such as crape myrtles and roses bloom better on new wood. This winter pruning helps stimulate that process. […] Read more
Posted: 09/27/2018 | Filed under: Malaquias' Gardening Tips
September marks the beginning of the autumn planting season. The soil is still warm, providing faster root growth — giving plants a head start on next year’s growth. While it is possible to plant trees and shrubs in the heat of summer, it is often easier on the plant if you wait until the temperatures […] Read more
Posted: 10/20/2017 | Filed under: Malaquias' Gardening Tips
It’s true! Fall is for planting, the soil is still warm, providing faster root growth and giving plants a head start on next year’s growth. Trees, shrubs, perennials and bulbs that are put into the ground anytime from September through November in the Central Valley are treated to a less stressful environment due to the […] Read more
Posted: 04/17/2017 | Filed under: Malaquias' Gardening Tips
Spring is a great time of the year to plant any new additions to your landscaping. The soil is beginning to warm up and the days are getting longer. These are great conditions to get your planting done and allow your new additions to get settled in before the summer heat. Come and see our […] Read more
Posted: 03/09/2017 | Filed under: Malaquias' Gardening Tips
Growing Tips: Avocados should be planted from March through June when the ground starts getting warm. They prefer to be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil (if you have heavy soil, you should amend your soil before planting or plant your tree in a raised bed). In this area, all avocado trees are […] Read more