Tag: evergreens

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Of late there have been some rumors, misconceptions, and downright lies presented to mountain gardeners, and you should be aware of them.  The lowland deserts have a significant influence on mountain landscapes, and some…

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener As I noted in last week’s article, it has been 29 years since Lisa and I were married.  It was a joyful time for both of us, and our marriage has continued happily since.…

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Our house is a classic mountain home with large windows that enable us to enjoy both the natural and cultivated views.  The landscape has been a labor of love, and the gardens finally are…

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener It’s time to start checking off items from that fall gardening to-do list. These are things I do every fall; my aim is to complete all ten things by the end of October. Today’s…

An evergreen that has had a starring role in the mountains of Arizona is gaining nationwide popularity. The ‘Single Blue Pinyon Pine’ is a new local variety that gives a bold appearance to a rustic tree. Its blue color blends…

As we enjoy more time out of doors many of us realize that our landscapes could provide us with more privacy. This is a good time of year to plant the large evergreens typically used not only for privacy but…

Enjoy the nice weather and complete those fall garden tasks, for the days of chilled air and a desire to stay indoors will sneak up on us gardeners. The last week of October typically sees 30-degree weather, with mountain temps…

Conifers are those evergreen plants that have needles for leaves. Spruce, cypress, cedar, arborvitae, and the local pine are all conifers. They are harvested in October for shipping to retailers, so the largest selection of sizes and varieties is at…

The festive plants of the holiday season are yearly highlights for this gardener. These specimen plants are found simultaneously on the market only during this window between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Although as a gardener it seems like sacrilege to cut…

Well, here we are wrapping up another year of local gardening advice. I like to think of my readers as good friends and neighbors, just hanging out talking over the back yard fence. At least that is how the writer’s…