In this episode I discuss the importance of getting that moisture to go down deep into the soil. Introduce a product from Live Earth called Soil Conditioner. Soil Conditioner will help the soil structure, it will unlock many of the nutrients that are inside the soil and allow those nutrients to become available to the root of the plant. 

Remember, one of the keys to success with the garden is a soil/ water relationship.  Points to keep in mind regarding a soil/ water relationship are:

Good water holding capacity

Good drainage

At least 25 percent organic matter in the soil profile

Enjoy the garden

This episode discuss  importance of irrigation to the landscape and how soil management and irrigation go hand in hand.

In this episode, I discuss more on palm management. Palms are in the same family as grasses, palms are a monocot.

Cultural issues such as planting and soil management to grow a healthy palm

Palms prefer a well drained soil, so prior to planting a palm. Know what type of soil the palm will be planted in. 

When planting the palm, incorporate a soil amend product from Live Earth Products, the product is called Great 8. 

In this episode, I will be discussing how to manage a palm. Palms are not a conventional tree. Palms do not have a cambium, palms have diffuse vascular bundles. Palms want a well drained soil.  Palms need magnesium and zinc made available to them. Those nutrients are found in the soil. So, a managed soil is essential for a healthy palm.

In this episode, I will be talking about:

Japanese maple, a beautiful accent tree.

Shade trees with a willowy growth habit, as an example the Australian Willow

Shade trees that are evergreen, such as the Coast Live Oak

Trees with aggressive root system and aggressive foliage production

In this episode, I will be discussing more information on trees. Information that will be discussed will be:

speed of growth of a tree

a branch defect known as included bark

aggressive root system

managing trees that are irrigated with reclaimed water

In this episode, I discuss more ideas on how to reduce green waste in the garden.

This episode is about how to reduce green waste in the garden. There are a variety of ways to accomplish this goal. Here are some of the ways to reduce green waste:

Plant trees that have a slow to moderate growth habit. An example of a slow to moderate growth habit is the tree called Crape myrtle. 

Shrubs,  plant shrubs that are slow to moderate growth habits, an example is the Indian Hawthoren " Ballerina"

Turf, avoid using fast reacting synthetic turf fertilizers. Use slow release products. Also,  use fertilizers that have less nitrogen and more iron. An example is apply a product called Blitz 22. 

In this episode, I will be discussing the following points to interest regarding what type of tree to plant in the garden:

Root system, aggressive, non- aggressive 

Green waste production, cost of maintenance

Water requirements

Points of interest  when determining which tree to plant for the yard:

evergreen, deciduous, 

sun exposure

root system, how aggressive is the root sytem

green waste production, this translates the cost of maintenance