Category Archives: Southwest U.S. Gardeners

Gardening questions from CA, NV, UT, AZ, CO & NM

Pruning Asian Pears in California

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Horticulture Guy - Peter Punzi

Q. I live in San Diego, California and I am wondering when the best time to prune an Asian Pear Tree (fruitless). It has tons of white flowers now, but once the flowers are gone we would like to shape … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening Q & A, Southwest U.S. Gardeners | Leave a comment

When To Prune Flowering Plum

Posted on September 25, 2006 by Horticulture Guy - Peter Punzi

Q. I have a huge, beautiful fruitless plum tree. I’ve never pruned it but it’s time. When is it a good time to prune it? Thank you! Cher – Burbank, California A. The time to prune it is after it … Continue reading →

Posted in Southwest U.S. Gardeners | Comments Off

Growing Prunus caroliniana ‘Bright and Tight’

Posted on April 29, 2006 by Horticulture Guy - Peter Punzi

Q. How tall will Prunus Caroliniana ‘bright and tight’ grow?  Will these shrubs grow as vigorously in a wine barrel container? Jamie Jameson – Monterey, CA A. The Carolina Laurel Cherry is an evergreen tree/shrub that is native to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Southwest U.S. Gardeners | Leave a comment

Declining Rhododendron

Posted on March 4, 2006 by Horticulture Guy - Peter Punzi

Q. I have a rhododendron. Dark green upon planting. Western exposure. Leaves and new growth turn pale green and droop. Tries to set buds and flower but buds do not mature and flowers are extremely small and die back quickly … Continue reading →

Posted in Southwest U.S. Gardeners | Leave a comment

Christmas Cactus Care

Posted on February 4, 2006 by Horticulture Guy - Peter Punzi

Q. Hi – I have had a Christmas cactus for about 2 years now.  Its leaves are now getting about 12 inches long, and very heavy.  Am I watering it too much?  I water it twice a week.  Also, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Southwest U.S. Gardeners | Leave a comment