Tree Of The Month:  Canyon Hackberry

COMMENTARY

• Semi-deciduous shade tree
• Grows in rocky type soil
• Desert adapted tree grows well from Arizona to Louisiana
• Attracts fowl
• Dogs love the sapling leaves

CALLER

• David wants to know if rye grass seed is shade tolerant

Talking Oleanders

CALLER

• Connie’s neighbor planted oleanders along the property line where she had garden beds. She has moved the beds including the dirt/mulch that has oleander leaf debris in it.  Is it safe to use

CALLER

• Diane wants to remove the oleanders. Wants to know if removing the root core will affect the grapefruit tree 3-5 feet away from the root core in any way.  Why he recommends not using systemic poisons on the root core
• Justin discusses alternatives to oleanders for yards or property lines

Plant Those Fruit And Shade Trees

COMMENTARY

• Plant the fruit and citrus trees you enjoy eating
• Removing fruit the first year after planting helps sustain more fruit for future seasons
• Forget ornamental fruit trees
• Shade tree suggestion
  • Evergreens
  • Mesquites
  • Red Push Pistachio