Garden columnist Joshua Siskin suggests five things to do in the garden this week.
. It does fine when planted this time of year. Chinese date is an extremely drought-tolerant tree, more so than any other locally grown fruit tree, and possesses two distinctive qualities that set it apart from other fruit trees. It has shiny green foliage and a columnar growth habit. It does have thorns but these are small and easily forgotten when you taste the fruit.
You simply scatter the seeds, which are widely available from online vendors, over the soil surface and water. Within a week or two, plants will begin to grow. They will also self-sow with ease so you can distribute seedlings that sprout from your mother plant to neighbors and friends.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Why you need these Santa Barbara daisies, plus more garden tipsJoshua Siskin writes about five things you should do in the garden this week.
Read more »
Propagating, preparing and protecting: What to do in the garden this weekJoshua Siskin writes about gardening each week.
Read more »
Why these water-holding trees are good choices for dry-climate gardensJoshua Siskin writes about gardening in Southern California.
Read more »
Picking, pruning and potting: What to do in the garden this weekJoshua Siskin writes about gardening in Southern California each week.
Read more »
Watering your garden during the heat of the day is bad for your plants. Or is it?Joshua Siskin writes about gardening in Southern California each week.
Read more »
Irises, herbs, ornamentals and more: What to do in the garden this weekHere are 5 things to do in the garden this week, according to garden columnist Joshua Siskin.
Read more »