Horticulture Guy

Horticulture Guy - Peter Punzi — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:35:59 +0000

Q. I tested the soil @ my Azalea: pH-7.0 Nitrogen- Low, no # given Phos- High, no # Pot- Medium, no # Coffee Grounds suggested for pH and Nitro. correction. What who you suggest to correct ALL issues or where … Continue reading →

South Puget Sound Plant Sale

Horticulture Guy - Peter Punzi — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:43:12 +0000

My students, staff and I are gearing up for the South Puget Sound Community College’s Horticulture Program Plant Sale: For those of you who are in the Puget Sound region here is more information: The Horticulture Program through the Plant … Continue reading →

The hummers are coming!

Horticulture Guy - Peter Punzi — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 03:51:03 +0000

Last Thursday as I left for work I heard a familiar thrumming and called out “Is that you Hummer?” Within a split second there was not more than three feet in front of me a Rufous hummingbird. I said “I … Continue reading →

Talking on Pruning Trees Today

Horticulture Guy - Peter Punzi — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:54:11 +0000

Will be giving a talk today (Friday) at the Tacoma Home and Garden Show at 3pm – “The Homeowners Guide to Pruning Trees” http://www.otshows.com/ths/

Shady Cherry Laurel

Horticulture Guy - Peter Punzi — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 15:54:45 +0000

Q. While looking for a plant that would serve as a hedge (about 10′ tall) and grow in full shade, the garden center folks recommended the pruninus caroliniana. What I have read on the web says it needs partial to … Continue reading →