John Nielsen, a certified arborist, will present “Bonsai Tree Cultivation” when the Redlands Horticultural and Improvement Society meets 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at the Redlands Church of the ...
Orchid naturally grows on tree bark, so it requires a soilless potting mix that mainly contains bark chips. Extra charcoal and perlite can improve drainage, suiting bromeliads and other epiphytes.
We also found larger options for those unafraid to go all out, including a big statement ficus tree and a distinctive five-foot olive tree with adjustable branches. If you already have something ...
Treating plants for salt damage After exposure to salt spray, evergreens may show immediate effects while deciduous plants, trees that drop their leaves in fall ... treat by pruning dead or deformed ...
making sure you don’t cover the flared root collar at the base of the tree. “You can use any high-quality potting soil—that’s what I use—but they do sell specific bonsai soils at bonsai ...
"By using seed starting mix for germination and the early stages of growth before transitioning to traditional potting soil as plants mature, gardeners can provide the right conditions at each ...
Tree of Life Nursery in San Juan Capistrano, San Marcos Growers in Santa Barbara, Nuccio’s Nurseries in Altadena and Idyllwild Lilac Garden in, yes, Idyllwild, have for decades been providing ...
Gardening is inherently messy work that often requires you to get your hands dirty; unfortunately, it can also result in other places getting dirty, too. Dirt and potting soil are integral parts of ...