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by John Geiger Drought stress takes its toll, even on fully mature trees; effective watering strategies are critical for ensuring their survival. Mature trees vary widely in their need for water depending on size, age, soil composition, slope and, most importantly, species. So, first take a minute to learn about the water requirements of your

By Bob Dailey Although there are various recommendations floating around out there, we prefer to rely on scientifically based advice. Knowing there can be slight variations based on soil, shade, slope, season and species, we recommend no more than these water applications per the following plant types: Lawns— One half-inch of water once a week is sufficient

By John Geiger Prolonged high heat not only impacts our morale and our utility bills, it takes its toll on the landscape, too. But with proper care, you can maintain a beautiful and healthy outdoor space through it all. Here are some tips to help get your plants through. Mulch Apply 2-3” of organic mulch

By Bob Dailey A productive soil looks, well, healthy. It’s crumbly when you squeeze it in your hand. It will smell sweet – some say good soil smells like chocolate. It’s dark, full of organic matter. And healthy soil means healthy lawns. Healthy soil will have a half million microbes in every gram. These microbes

by Bob Dailey There is a saying that one cannot be a good gardener if she (or he) has not killed at least a thousand plants. That said, there must be a large number of great gardeners in Montgomery County. Gardening mistakes can be time consuming and ultimately costly. Correcting some of these mistakes may