Romey talks to Mike at Briggs & Stratton about a new motor he loves.

• History…starting in 1908.
• Steven Briggs graduated from South Dakota State University.
• Where their motors are used…..lawn mowers, snow blowers, etc.
• Romey’s excited about their P2200 PowerSmart Series Invertor Generator.
• It’s quiet and makes tailgaiting or camping more enjoyable! It’s even lighter than the standard generator.

• Romey updates us from our on-site location, the Ben Avery Shooting Facility for the Outdoor Expo by the AZ Game & Fish Department.

Caller:

• Kathy – She has a 4 year old apricot tree and the fruit seems to be dropping early before they are ripe. What could cause that?

Recommendation – Sometimes people confuse the ovary of the flower with the fruit, but it sounds like that is not happening to her. It could be a variety that doesn’t do well here and it gets too hot to produce fruit.

*Romey & Jay discuss what goes into having a succesful fruit tree.

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• Will a hibiscus plant grow better in a pot or in the ground? Plus, how should she fertilize the soil?

Recommendatio – Hibiscus do great in pots, maybe even better than in the ground. They like drainage, but they are heavy feeders.  If it’s in a pot, it needs more water, more food to be successful. Use a fertilome or Biofeed product  to supplement the soil.  Just be careful to not burn the plant.

*What you can learn at “Hot Dogs & Horticulture” this month.  (They’re celebrating 71 years in business!)

*Vegetables garden tips.

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• They want to cover a view fence with a vine. It’ll take full sun and she doesn’t want too much litter. Does Jay have any tips?

Recommendations – Try cat claw or a tangerine beauty crossvine.

Caller:

• Dave – He saw a plant called ceanothus wild lilac & wonders if Jay had ever tried growing them here?

Recommendation – Jay has tried them here and our soil here makes it very tough to grow here. He could try a container or pot to grow it in.

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• Out of the last 5 years, he’s only had one good season. Any suggestions?

Recommendation – Watermelon takes up a lot of room and you need to plant a lot of them. It’s a numbers game and will struggle to flower and succeed.

*Jay’s Spring Planting tips for this time of year.

Thanks to Jay and remember that you can always find him at Harper’s Nurseries & Landscaping Company!