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WONDERING ABOUT WATERING FOR THE SUMMER MONTHS?? Proper amounts of water are vital to the overall health of your plants. So we have a new language that will help this watering issue It called plant talk.  A plant will say it is thirsty by showing the oldest leaves turning banana

LEAVES MANUFACTURE THEIR OWN FOOD FOR THE REST OF THE PLANT,BY TAKING IN THE CARBON DIOXIDE AND RELEASING THE BY-PRODUCT OXYGEN.  THIS ALSO PROMOTES CLEANER AIR. THE VEINS OF THE LEAF, CARRY FOOD TO THE REST OF THE PLANT PROMOTING GROWTH LEAVES UTILIZE SOME WATER IN THE PROCESS OF PHOTOSYNTHESIS;

How to increase your clear air in your home The following list of air filtering plants was complied by NASA as part of a clean air study to assist in cleaning the air in the space stations.  This list of plants will absorb carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen as all

Growing season is April through September Check each plant for these criteria : How long have you had the plant? What type of light and water does it receive? Is the plant in good health? DO NOT FERTILIZE: Newly purchased plants, stressed or sick plants, plants that have timed release

…That is the question Pruning keeps plants in a desired shape and removes diseased or unsightly branches. Pruning allows you to remove excessive over-long or misshapen branches, it will also open up the canopy to allow light to penetrate.  Pruning promotes plant health, repairs and rejuvenated a plant   General rule

Oh No Jack Frost Came to The Valley!!!! What to do after the frost and to prevent any more damage: DO NOT prune frost damaged, woody growth until the plant begins to grow in the spring. That dead woody stuff acts as a protecting against any further frosts. Also, the

Care and Watering of Inside Cacti and Succulents All types of cacti need bright sun light. Usually (here in Arizona) that means the windows facing South are the “Bright” light windows. So you would want to put your cacti or succulents near that window or near a window that get

  The Holidays are fast approaching and that means that it is POINSETTIAS  galore! We just thought that you might like some advice on how to care for these finicky plants. Now for us, Arizonians, poinsettias can not be outside for very long due to the heat of the day, but