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FIVE DIFFERENT TYPES OF APPLE TREES

Saturday, July 9th, 2011

 

 

Hello Friends,

 

I am so happy to be here with you again tonight.I trust your day was a good one. Are you all set for productive week-end. Your flowers should all be blooming now,

How is your garden doing? Surely, you must be getting some veggies b now. The farmers here in the valley are happy, most of the cherries have been picked and are in the warehouses. They didn’t get the rain this year that would cause the cherries to split. Thank goodness. That was great for them. The price was good. I’m sure the farmers will make money this year.

Now they will be waiting for the next crop to come off. That will be peaches and apricots. Then in September and October the pears and apples.

 

In the past, there have been only a couple different types of apple trees that you could buy. But now, thanks to the wonders of genetic engineering, if you want to buy an apple tree you are able to choose between many different types of apples and flavors. Here I will outline five different popular types of apples that you can consider for your first apple tree.

 

First introduced in Japan, the Fuji apple has been around since 1962. The Fuji apple has yellow-green skin with red streaks down the side. The inside is delicious and sweet. It is white, firm, crunchy, and very flavorful. It becomes ripe in the middle of September, but tastes the best if it is left to fully mature until October or November. These apples will start growing early and grow in abundance. They are good for pollinating other apples. The Fuji tree can tolerate wet, dry, or poor soil, but the fruit quality will most likely reflect the quality of the soil. The apples always taste the best when they are fresh, and are great for cooking.

 

Gala apples are a wonderful tasting import from New Zealand. The Gala apple has yellow skin with a slight hint of red, and it is medium sized. The insides are yellow, very juicy, firm, crisp, and smell excellent. When they are fresh they are one of the best tasting apples you can grow. They grow quickly, and the trees bear heavily. They become ripe in late July. They are generally not used for cooking, just because Fuji is a better alternative. The trees can grow in wet, dry and poor soil as well.

 

The delicious Brae Burn apples’ color varies from gold with red streaks to almost completely red. It was first popularized some time in the late 1940′s. It was also originally from New Zealand along with the Fuji, and is now the best selling apple in Germany. The insides are white, crisp, aromatic, firm, and juicy. They are sweet, but also slightly tart. The size varies from medium to large. They were introduced to the United States around 1980, and met with great enthusiasm. They are some of the most popular apples in the world. They generally don’t become brown too quickly after being cut. They become ripe around October or November.

 

As red as its name proclaims, the Red Delicious apple is very tall and large. Their yellow insides are crisp, sweet, juicy, and delicious. They are grown across the country, and are great to put in salads. They are usually recognized by their distinct heart shape. They were first introduced in 1874 in Peru, Iowa. They become ripe in mid to late September. They are usually

 

Golden Delicious apples have great, juicy flavor. Their insides are firm, white, crisp and sweet. They are great for cooking because even when they are cooked or baked they keep their great taste and shape. The skin is thin and soft. They are great for salads. They range in size from medium to large. They are shaped much like the red delicious apple. The insides are crisp, juicy, sweet, and mild. Many people enjoy them, although they bruise rather easily. They become ripe in late September. They are good for many purposes, and they last a long time if not handled roughly.

 

All of the above are grown here in the United States with new types added each year. My favorite for apple pie is still the Golden Delicious 8-D


Until Next Time

 

BE GOOD TO YOURSELF,  STAY HEALTHY and BE HAPPY!!!!

 

 

Best Wishes,

 

Richard & June Craig
PO Box 1735
Zillah WA 98953

http://junecraig.com
http://JuneCraig.info
http://bestcommunityselfhelp.com
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Spring Gardening Tips!

Monday, June 6th, 2011

Hello Friends,

I am so grateful, that I am able to be here with you tonight, I do hope you are all safe and your day has been just what you
had hoped for. With your family all well.

The blustery, bleak and cold weather of winter is gone where we live. There has been some horrible weather related
disasters this  happening around this country and around the world. Earthquakes.,tornado’s and floods. People fighting for their very lives. There was a baby ripped from it’s mothers arms by a tornado. Now there are the fires in the southwest, What next?

One day it’s blustery, bleak, and cold, and the next it’s warm and sunny. You want to begin spring gardening, but you didn’t prepare like you should have. What do you do? It’s easy.

Spring gardening can be a fun and relaxing activity, especially if it’s done correctly. By following these simple tips, you will make the most out of spring gardening.

The first step to spring gardening is sharpening your tools. Go early and have all your tools, such as shovels, hoes, and pruning shears sharpened.

You may even want to splurge on buying a second, well-sharpened blade for your lawnmower. That way you will have a spare if the one currently on your lawnmower needs to be taken to be sharpened. A sharp mower blade is very important if you want to have a beautiful lawn. Dull blades can injure your grass and allow disease to creep in, which can be costly in the long run to correct.

If you plan to put in a new lawn or plant bed, or if you had problems getting things to grow properly last year, you may want to call for soil testing. A soil test will tell you exactly what type of fertilizers and/or soil conditioners are needed to assure your yard looks the best it can.
A very helpful tip for spring gardening, especially if you need a little help getting your yard into shape, try contacting landscaping professionals early. The later in the season you call, the better your chances are of having to be put on a waiting list.

You may also want to make arrangements early to buy sod or for sod delivery if you plan to put in a new lawn. You should choose only moist rolls. Any that have dry roots or yellowed turf are no good.

Keeping a journal is a great way to keep track of plants during spring gardening. You can write down what was a success last year, what was a failure, and what plants should be moved with the change of seasons. It will not only prove useful this year, but also next year when you may not remember all of the small details.

A definite must is throwing away any outdated chemicals. Following the instructions are the label is easy. Also check to make sure those you are keeping are stored where children and pets cannot get to them.If you are putting them in a cabinet make sure you can lock them up.

Tilling the soil where you plan to begin your spring gardening is important. Your soil should contain no ice crystals. Handfuls of the soil should easily crumble.

When should you begin planting? This frequently asked question can easily be answered. Weather, soil conditions, and what you are going to plant are the answers.

Lastly, while engaging in spring gardening you have to remember to prune. Since, for some plants, the flowers that will come up next year have set within 10 days of the end of a bloom, timing is very important.

Now that you know what to do, your spring gardening won’t be so much of a chore, but more of a pleasure.

 



Until Next Time,

BE GOOD TO YOURSELF, STAY HEALTHY and BE HAPPY!!!

 

Best Wishes,

Richard & June Craig
PO Box 1735
Zillah WA 98953
http://junecraig.com/
http://JuneCraig.info

 


 

 

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ROSES IN YOUR GARDEN

Friday, May 27th, 2011

Hello Friends,

 

I trust all is well with you. The week-end is here again. I’ll bet you are all excited with the beginning of the summer festivities. This week may be for playing. Family and friends maybe celebrating with you. There are lots of cool things to do in the summer.

It has been so nice here in the beautiful pacific north-west U.S.A.
We have a few clouds rolling through and we get a few Sprinkles once in awhile. It’s warm though I really love this weather, Hot weather starts.

I love all flowers;However,I think my all time favorite is the roses.Seems like every year they are coming out with more species.Beautiful ones.I really don’t care for cut flowers in the house.I would rather see the gorgeous colors in the yard.

Rose gardening is a hobby that has few matches. One of the greatest gifts that Nature has provided man. is the flower. The rose, especially has inspired poetry Over generations and civilizations, the rose is a most Coveted prize for a lover.

Getting the rose to bloom perfectly in one’s garden is one of the few unadulterated joys one can experience
in this complex world.

But it might be of great importance to keep the tricks of trade up your sleeve when you venture into this field that has tested many a connoisseur.

In order to maintain a rose garden and enjoy the beauty and fragrance of the rose, remember the following tips:

- The bloom should be good, and for this certain measures should be adopted. Buy good plants, which are young and field grown organically.

- While planting your roses, opt for a well-ventilated place which attracts direct sun rays and is also properly drained.

- You may need to water the roses if natural rainfall dwindles. Take extra care that the soil is drained properly so that the roses don’t become damaged due to over watering – Regularly dust and air the roses every week or so to get rid of tiny insects.

- Remember, winter mulching is important. Use a straw or some other material in order to protect the roses from low temperatures. Armed with these points, you are good to go in the rosy path of rose gardening.


Until Next Time:

 

Happy Gardening!

BE GOOD TO YOURSELF,STAY HEALTHY and BE HAPPY!!!

 

Best Wishes,

Richard & June Craig
PO Box 1735
Zillah WA 98953
http://junecraig.com/
http://JuneCraig.info
http://DoYouKnow21.info

 


 

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LET’S DO A ROCK GARDEN!!

Friday, May 20th, 2011

 

 

 

Hello Friends,


I trust you are having a wonderful day.
I am so happy to be back here again tonight.Or is it morning. The time goes so fast when you are having fun.I have been trying to wade through my email, sort out the junk, boy!  there is lots of that. We are almost there again.Time off to spend with the family.

Let’s make a rock garden this week-end.They are a lot of fun. And they show off the beautiful landscaping you have been working on.

One way to enhance the landscape around your home is to build a rock garden. Rock gardens are most often associated with the British Isles, where the climate is rarely accommodating to delicate plants. Rock gardens bring with them the assumption of having very few plants, and those of a very hardy variety, or no plants at all. The arrangement of the rocks in your garden, when properly complemented by attractive plants with coordinating colors, can add to the beauty of the home and provide a low-maintenance landscape feature that should not interfere with your lawn-mowing practices; rather, it will reduce the amount of space that requires mowing.

The first thing to do when starting your rock garden is to carefully look over the proposed site for your garden. You should clear the area of unwanted plants, such as spindly grass varieties and diseased trees and plants. Be sure to dig out the roots as well as the tops, or you may find your rock garden invaded at some later time by an unwanted fern or intrusive perennials.

If you plan to do some planting, make sure you test the soil to determine its level of acidity and its general pH. It is a good idea, even after you have placed your rocks and mapped out where you want to put any plants, to wait a full growing season before you attempt to plant in your rock garden. This will ensure that the soil has settled, and it will give you a chance to make sure that you have got rid of any pesky weeds by hoeing them out, root and all, as soon as they make their appearances above the ground. It is also desirable to mix in such soil enhancements as mulch, compost, and other compounds. If you plan to use plants that like soils with alkali, you should mix in crushed oyster shells or limestone.

After you have improved the soil, then it is time to place your rocks. It is important for aesthetic purposes not to evenly space your rocks, or to choose rocks of the same size and shape. A little variety in the types of rocks used is as desirable as a little variety of plants chosen to place in a more conventional garden. If you wish to have a great deal of plants, then your rocks should be spaced further apart to give more room for the vegetation. If, however, you plan to use plants only sparingly, arrange them closer together, but make sure that you allow some room for plants to grow. Try to make the design look as natural as possible, as it will be more attractive.

When placing the rocks in a garden that is sloped, it is best to start at the low parts of slopes and work up. Try to slope the top of the rock back toward the slope so that water from rain and sprinklers is guided downward. Additionally, try to keep outcroppings from overshadowing rocks and plants below. The goal is to create a feeling of stability. Set each rock so that its widest side serves a base. You can also set a larger rock on top of smaller rocks and then fill in the cracks with soil.

If you are placing the rocks on flat ground, work from the inside toward the outer edges of the garden. If you are planning a circular garden, or a rock garden in some other shape that is surrounded by other landscape features, this can be tricky. Therefore, it is a good idea to mark out which rocks you would like on a map so that you can ensure their proper placement in the garden. It may be necessary, on a flat site, to build up small mounds of dirt in different places to give the rock garden an interesting appearance.

If you plan to use plants in your garden, you should be careful to plant them after everything else is in place, and after you have a chance to make sure the soil is properly settled. Early spring or early autumn are the best times to do any planting, including planting in rock gardens. Make sure you choose plants that are suited for rugged terrain and adapted to your climate. Then, plant them in the spaces you have designated. The end result should be a beautiful garden that requires little upkeep

 

I’m sure you will enjoy your garden, it will also add to the value of your home.

 

Happy Gardening

 



Until Next Time,

 

BE GOOD TO YOURSELF, STAY HEALTHY and BE HAPPY!!!

 

Best Wishes,

 

Richard & June Craig
PO Box 1735
Zillah,WA 98953

http://JuneCraig.info

http://junecraig.com

 

 


 

 

 

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Planting and Caring for a New Tree

Saturday, May 14th, 2011

 

 

Hello Friends,

 

Here we are at the opening of another weekend. That’s when many people get outdoors and get to work on our Masterpieces. Our Showplaces, Our yards. Think of them as a picture you are painting.

 

 

When you have decided on which kind of  tree you would like, and
where you would like it, you can finally start to plant it. If you buy
your tree from a nursery, be especially careful when you are taking it
from the nursery to your house. I once had a friend who put the tree in the back of his truck, but clipped a sign on the way home. The entire tree snapped in half, and my friend was left a very sad man.

 

 

When you have gotten your tree safely back to your yard, look at the
bottom of it and see how big the clump of roots is. It may seem like a lot of work now, but you want to dig a hole that is twice as wide as the clump, and just a little less deep. Making the hole slightly bigger than The clump of roots allows there to be room for the soil that you dug out to be put back in. Otherwise you would be stuck with a giant heap of Unwanted dirt, and nowhere to put it. After you have dug the hole, line the hole with some compost or fertilizer so that the tree will grow better. After you have done this you should set your fruit tree into the hole, and spread the roots out evenly so that the tree will be strong and Stable.

 

 

When all of this business is done, take the soil that you dug up and fill
in the hole completely. Unless you want big piles of dirt everywhere, you should be sure you use all of the dirt even is it is a couple inches
higher than the rest of your yard. This is because it will compress when watered. Before you firm up the soil, make sure that the tree is
completely vertical and will not fall over. After you have checked that
the tree is perfectly vertical you can gently firm up the soil.

 

 

If the tree’s trunk is not yet completely sturdy and can be bent, you need to tie the tree to a stake with a bit of rope. Be sure not to tie the rope tightly to the tree, as you need to allow room for the trunk to grow. Once the tree is sturdy enough to withstand all types of weather, you can take the stakes off of it. When all of this is done you should mulch around the base of the tree. If you live in an area where wildlife can access your yard, then you should put a fence around your tree, because some animals will eat the bark off of young trees.

 

 

Once you have successfully planted your fruit tree it will start to bear
fruit after it is three to five years old. Once your tree starts to carry
a lot of fruit you should periodically pick some of the fruit so that the
Branches aren’t weighed down too much. If the fruit gets too thick, the Branches can break off. On some years your tree might not bear as much Fruit as others, but this should not worry you. Healthy trees often take Years on “vacation” where they produce little or no fruit.

 

 

After you’ve planted your tree you might start to have some problems with Pests. To help keep these pests away, always rake away old leaves, brush, or any other decaying matter that could be holding bugs that could be Harmful to your tree.

 

 

To make sure that your tree always stays healthy in the long run, you
should prune it during winter or spring. Water your tree every two weeks during dry times, and be sure not to hit your tree with a lawn mower or a weed eater because it could severely damage the growth process. Also just make sure that your tree gets plenty of water and plenty of sun, and your growing experience should be just great.

 

Now, Besides taking care of your yard/new plantings.

TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF,  STAY HEALTHY and BE HAPPY!!!

 

 

Until next time

Best Wishes

Richard & June Craig
PO Box 1735
Zillah WA 98953

http://JuneCraig.info

http://junecraig.com

http://DoYouKnow21.info

 

 


 

 

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Look after Your Roses like A Treasure

Thursday, May 12th, 2011

 

 

Hello Friends

 

Here we are nearing another week-end.Have you started to plan out your flower garden?Or your garden? Time goes so fast, you don’t want to put it off to long. However you can’t very well plant where there is flooding.

My prayers go out for all of our friends who are living in those flooded areas.

 

If the weather permits, you should be thinking about your Roses. they need your TLC. You will be rewarded for it in the long future. Roses are considered to be the representation of love.

From time immemorial, roses have adorned the likes of kings and queens. Even for the commoner, the rose was the moment when he transcended his commonness to aspire for the higher plains.

 

So, the demand for roses has always been good. Rose gardening thus has been in vogue throughout the history of the civilized world. To get a good harvest of roses, you have to look after the garden at all times of the year.

 

Fungal infection is very common for every breed of rose. In summer, fungus usually appears on the rose petals and black spots also seem to appear on the flowers. Insects like red spiders are the main troublemakers as well.

Normal utilization of chemicals controls the majority of these infections as well as of the sucking and chewing insects. But some insects are also beneficial to your roses.

 

You can prevent your roses from any type of insects through a lime-sulphur spray in early spring followed by a regular regimen of fungicide every 10 days beginning in mid spring. Remove all the stems, leaves, or canes and discard them. You have to continue this program until the rust is gone.

 

In a word, your roses should be fertilized regularly. If you have planted your roses right now, you can begin fertilization after the first time it blooms. Otherwise, while your roses are blooming, they can be fertilized every two or three weeks. It is also good to remember that chicken manure is great for roses.

 



Until Next Time,

 

BE GOOD TO YOURSELF, STAY HEALTHY and BE HAPPY!!!

 

Best Wishes

 

Richard & June Craig
PO Box 1735
Zillah WA 98953

http://JuneCraig.info
http://DoYouKnow21.info/
http:// junecraig.com


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TIPS ON HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR PLANTS

Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

 

Hello Friends,

I hope you have a wonderful day. I hope you are not living the the area where they are having these horrible floods.Today on the TV they showed a house under water up to the roof. There was a deer laying on the roof.they rescued a cat. There was so many snakes and rats in the water.
Do you think maybe God is giving us a wake-up call?

If you are up on high ground you will without a doubt be working on your yard and garden this week-end.

2.  Feeding
Foliage plants usually have high nitrogen needs, while flowering plants, K2O is needed. Slow release fertilizers can be mixed with the compost.  However, certain plants like cacti and orchids need special fertilizer.  Feed plants during their most active growth period.

3.  Lighting
Plants like Sanseveria and Aspidistra require no sun.  They can be placed away from a window.  Spider plants need semi-shade.  You can put plants like these near a window that does or does not get sunlight. Check the label to see what your plant needs.

4.  Temperature
Houseplants can survive in cool or warm temperatures, but drastic fluctuations of temperature may not be good for them.  One thing that most plants cannot survive is gas heating. If you have a plant that likes warm conditions, don’t put it near an air conditioner in the summer.

5.  Humidity
Some houseplants require a humid environment. One tip to maximize humidity is to put the pot inside a larger pot and fill in the gaps with stones or compost to keep in the moisture.  Grouping plants together often creates a micro-climate that they will benefit from. If you want, you can spray them with water once or twice a day depending on the temperature.

6.  Re-potting
Some plants require re-potting for optimum growth but there are others that resent having their roots disturbed. Or their roots system may be small enough that they don’t require re-potting.  One way to check if your plant needs re-potting is to turn it upside down.  Tap the pot to release the plant and check its roots.  If roots are all you see, then re-pot. Sometimes the roots will come out of the pot. You should either cut them off or re-pot the plant.

You just need to have a little care for your plants and in turn, you’ll reap the benefits.  Indoor plants not only add to the beauty of your décor, but also give much pleasure to the indoor gardener.



Until Next Time,

BE GOOD TO YOURSELF, STAY HEALTHY and BE HAPPY!!!

 

 

Best Wishes,

 

Richard & June Craig
PO Box 1735
Zillah WA 98953
http://junecraig.com/
http://JuneCraig.info
http://bestcommunityselfhelp.com

 


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Container Gardening Tips for Newbies

Sunday, May 8th, 2011

 

Hello Friends,

 

I trust you all had a wonderful day. Tomorrow is Mothers Day, Don’t
Forget we had a very windy day here, terrible bad allergies (8-(
Maybe tomorrow will be better.
If the text is to dark for you I am very sorry, I am losing my eyesight to Macular Degeneration, so if it isn’t dark enough I am unable to see what

I am writing. If I lose my eyesight, I have already lost my hearing. I have had so many surgeries I am half robot now. At eighty one when I wake up I thank God
That he has given me another beautiful day to enjoy.

 

Now for today’s subject It’s more for the newbie’s this time. Everyone can have a garden. Even if you living in a duplex. You can have a container garden (8-0.

 

 

Container Gardening Tips for Newbie’s

 

Container gardens can create a natural sanctuary in a busy city
street, along rooftops or on balconies. You can easily accentuate
the welcoming look of a deck or patio with colorful pots of annuals,
or fill your window boxes with beautiful shrub roses or any number
of small perennials. Whether you arrange your pots in a group for a
massed effect or highlight a smaller space with a single specimen,
you’ll be delighted with this simple way to create a garden.

 

 

Container gardening enables you to easily vary your color scheme,
and as each plant finishes flowering, it can be replaced with another. Whether you choose to harmonize or contrast your colors, make sure there is variety in the height of each plant. Think also of the shape and texture of the leaves. Tall strap-like leaves will give a good vertical background to low-growing, wide-leaved plants. Choose plants with

a long flowering season, or have others of a different type ready to replace them as they finish blooming.

 

Experiment with creative containers. You might have an old porcelain bowl or copper urn you can use, or perhaps you’d rather make something really modern with timber or tiles.  If you decide to buy your containers ready-made, terracotta pots look wonderful, but tend to absorb water. You don’t want your plants to dry out, so paint the interior of these pots with a special sealer available from hardware stores.

 

Cheaper plastic pots can also be painted on the outside with water-based paints for good effect.  When purchasing pots, don’t forget to buy matching saucers to catch the drips. This will save cement floors getting stained, or timber floors rotting. Always use a good quality potting mix in your containers. This will ensure the best performance possible from your plants.

If you have steps leading up to your front door, an attractive pot plant on each one will delight your visitors. Indoors, pots of plants or flowers help to create a cozy and welcoming atmosphere.

Decide ahead of time where you want your pots to be positioned, the buy plants that suit the situation. There is no point buying sun lovers for a shady position, for they will not do well. Some plants also have really large roots, so they are best kept for the open garden.

 

If you have plenty of space at your front door, a group of potted plants off to one side will be more visually appealing than two similar plants placed each side. Unless they are spectacular, they will look rather boring. Group the pots in odd numbers rather than even, and vary the height and type. To tie the group together, add large rocks that are similar in appearance and just slightly different in size. Three or five pots of the same type and color, but in different sizes also looks affective.

 

With a creative mind and some determination, you will soon have a container garden that will be the envy of friends and strangers alike.

 

I hope this will help you get started on a wonderful journey working with a beautiful yard, flowers and plants.



Until Next Time

 

BE GOOD TO YOURSELF, STAY HEALTHY and BE HAPPY!!!

 

Best Wishes

Richard & June Craig
PO Box 1735
Zillah WA 98953
http://www.mytymemylife.com
http://JuneCraig.info

 


 

 

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Hot Rose Gardening Tips

Saturday, May 7th, 2011

Hello Friends,

 

I trust all is well with you. The week-end is here again.I sure do hope you are able to be out of doors enjoying your yards and gardens.

 

It has been so nice here in the beautiful north-west.We have a few clouds rolling through and we get a few Sprinkles Once in awhile.

 

I love all flowers; I think my all time favorite is the roses Seems like every year they are coming out with more Beautiful ones. I really don’t care for cut flowers in the house. I would rather see the gorgeous colors in the yard.

 

Rose gardening is a hobby that has few matches. One of The greatest gifts that Nature has provided man with the  flower. The rose, especially has inspired poetry Over generations and civilizations, the rose is a most Coveted prize for a lover.

 

Getting the rose to bloom perfectly in one’s garden is one of the few unadulterated joys one can experience in this complex world.

 

But it might be of great importance to keep the tricks of trade up your sleeve when you venture into this field that has tested many a connoisseur.

 

In order to maintain a rose garden and enjoy the beauty and fragrance of the rose, remember the following tips:

 

- The bloom should be good, and for this certain measures should be adopted. Buy good plants, which are young and field grown organically

 

- While planting your roses, opt for a well-ventilated place which attracts direct sun rays and is also properly drained

 

- You may need to water the roses if natural rainfall dwindles.  Take extra care that the soil is drained properly so that the roses don’t become damaged due to over watering

 

- Regularly dust and air the roses every week or so to get rid of tiny insects

 

- Remember, winter mulching is important. Use a straw or some other material in order to protect the roses from low temperatures. Armed with these points, you are good to go in the rosy path of rose gardening

 



Until Next Time:

BE GOOD TO YOURSELF,STAY HEALTHY and BE HAPPY!!!

Happy Gardening!

 

Best Wishes,
Richard & June Craig
PO Box 1735
Zillah WA 98953
http://junecraig.com/
http://JuneCraig.info

 

 

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Finding Drought Resistant Trees

Thursday, April 28th, 2011

 

 

Hello Friends,

 

I trust you are having a wonderful week. Is everything going the way you want it to go? We work so hard on make things just right, when they go wrong it’s really a bummer but that’s when we just pick up and keep going.  It’s time for beautifying our yards. Seems as though everything is waking up now many flowers and trees are blooming it is disappointing the flowering trees don’t last long enough. They are beautiful while they last.

 

We have something maybe you could help us with. We have a tree/bush   I’m not sure which it is full of bloom which lasts all season; in the fall you have to bring it indoors. The name on the card is Bangabilia. I have been researching online in Libraries nurseries worldwide I have checked everything I can think of.   Does anyone out there know about this little jewel? I am really baffled. I thought perhaps it was the wrong spelling I tried Bangadilia.  I can’t believe there is no one who knows anything about this. We would like to know the care of it.

 

If you live in an area that is slightly parched of water, you know better than anyone that one of the things that the care whether a tree survives or not is your ability to supply it with sufficient water. Unfortunately, many people don’t take this in to account when buying a tree. They will just go for the nicest looking tree, and then wish they could give it more water. If you do a little planning before you rush out and buy a tree, you should be able to find trees that can survive on lower amounts of water.

 

Usually the most adaptable plants are the ones that are indigenous anyways. If you live in a zone that is suffering a water crisis, usually the only plants that survive are the ones that have been there all along. This is because they are used to the conditions and know how to survive. Just take a drive through the undeveloped regions of your city, and look at what trees are green. Find out their names, and buy them. They might not be the most attractive trees, but you rarely have to make any modifications to your soil to get them to grow.

 

One of the trees that will grow almost anywhere without using much water is the “Scotch Pine”. Not only does it grow at a very fast rate of 20 or more inches per year, it is hardy and drought tolerant. It usually grows between 25 and 35 feet, and it extremely easy to get started. Most nurseries sell these trees, especially in areas with lower amounts of water. There are many varieties available. Many fade to a yellowish brown color during the colder months, and this is usually what causes some people to dislike them and others to love them. However, there are varieties available that do not do this.

 

The Rocky Mountain Juniper is an extremely hardy and easy to grow tree. Its bark also turns a browner color during the winter, and rejuvenates in late spring. They are frequently used as windbreaks because of how tough they are. These trees are also great if you are trying to attract different varieties of birds to your yard. They provide great branches to nest in. Unfortunately the Rocky Mountain Juniper doesn’t grow as fast as other hardy plants like it. The rate is less than 10 inches per year.

 

Another one of the most popular drought resistant trees is the Russian Olive. This tree is impressive and will definitely turn some heads once it is fully grown. It is more decorative than the trees mentioned above, and will reach 20 or 25 feet once it is fully grown. They are able to grow in almost any soil, and attract birds with the berries they produce.

 

As you can see, there are many options for you if your water is limited. There are many others that I have not mentioned, and depending on your area you may be able to find a preferable variety. Do a Google search for hardy plants that will survive in your area, and you should be presented with a large list. If you can’t find that list, just go outside and see what is currently flourishing. That is the best indication of what you should buy.

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