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Rick Heflebower gives advice on how to prepare your garden now.

Drought-tolerant landscaping has become a popular option in dry areas to lessen the need for water on people's lawns. Joining me today is Rick Heflebower,

1:45 It is March. This is the time of year that many people are shopping for their landscape trees, shrubs, and fruit trees. Here are some tips for preparing your trees and shrubs. The first tip, if you're purchasing bare-root, this is a great way to go. These trees and shrubs are usually less expensive. They were some that were harvested last fall kept in cold storage. Just remember, bare-root trees and shrubs need to go in the ground quickly. Don't let them dry out or sit in the heat. Next thing, you're balled-and-burlapped b&b stock. These were also dug up last fall and wrapped in burlap t...

1:55 Well, if you would like me, your mail has probably been inundated with those gardening catalogs that come this time of year. I actually enjoy sitting down and going through those making choices to what I want to grow in the coming gardening season. One of the reasons I enjoy doing this is because I always look for new varieties. I look for something that I haven't tried before, something that's become highly recommended by a friend, or possibly by one of the gardening associations.  If you need a starting place, and you're a little overwhelmed, let me give you just a couple of tips.