Gardening in any region can present a unique set of challenges, and Southwest gardeners can tell you that the desert is dry! Our arid climate receives little amounts of rainfall, which causes little vegetation, low fertility, and salty, alkaline soil. When choosing to grow non-native … Continue readingThe Ultimate Guide to Improving Desert Soils
“But, I thought cutting down trees was bad?” Learn how Christmas tree farms help to support the environment and how to care for yours! … Continue reading6 Things You Didn’t Know About Real Christmas Trees
Baby, it’s cold outside… This winter, skip the freezing temperatures and bring nature inside! As freezing temperatures arrive, many outdoor plants will go into a period of dormancy to conserve their energy and prepare for new spring growth. As plants rest, gardeners can sit back, … Continue reading3 Ways to Avoid the Cold This Winter
This holiday season, find everything you need to decorate your home at Star Nursery! Real Christmas trees, poinsettias, wreaths, garlands, and more… … Continue reading5 Ways to Decorate Your Home with Real Plants
As we move into the colder months, gardeners will need to protect their yard and home from freezing temperatures. Plants and their root systems will need to be protected, as well as pipes and irrigation systems. In freezing temperatures, water in pipes can freeze which … Continue reading3 Simple Ways to Prepare Your Garden for Winter
As cooler weather approaches, gardeners have the opportunity to refresh their garden after the hot, summer months. Read to learn how to give your garden a colorful appeal! … Continue readingFall into COLOR
Plants and flowers come in all shapes and sizes! If space permits, gardeners may choose to plant trees or shrubs that will grow to be very large; however, a large amount of space is not required to be a successful gardener. Whether you have a small yard, live in an apartment, or are short on available planting areas, we’ll teach you how to maximize your growing space by utilizing containers! … Continue readingSmall Scale Gardening – Utilizing Containers
Lawns are a common sight, but maintaining one can be costly. Learn more about desert-friendly lawn alternatives that can help you save in your landscape! … Continue readingDesert-Friendly Lawn Alternatives
Since the federal government declared a water shortage on the Colorado River, Southern Nevada’s water supply has been reduced, making it more important than ever to conserve our water. Additionally, our water supply predicament is further affected by the increasing desert temperatures and decreasing amounts … Continue readingConserving Water with Desert Native and Drought-Tolerant Plants
Have you ever found yourself wishing you had more help in the garden? Someone to turn the soil, clean up the leaves, and keep unwanted pests to a minimum? Lucky for us, there is a network of small garden friends that love to help maintain a healthy garden. … Continue readingOur Garden Friends