Dudley presenting at Home & Garden Showcase March 2018
Saturday, March 10 at 1:30-2:15 Landscape Fundamentals & Irrigation and Sunday, March 11 at 11:30-12:15 Fruit Tree Pruning
Dudley’s Landscaping Fundamentals Winter 2017
Dudley will be teaching classes on landscaping, irrigation and pruning at FVCC. Become familiar with fundamental landscape principles, including basic design concepts, proper planting techniques, basic sprinkler design and scheduling, sprinkler system maintenance, and practical pruning of trees and shrubs. Learn how to use thermal benefits, functions and budgets to
Local Drought Conditions and Your Landscape
Originally posted in 2016, but many of the concerns and remedies remain the same: In 2015, the Flathead Valley endured months of severe drought conditions. This was largely due to an unprecedented lack of rain in June and early July—a local record for dry consecutive days. In addition, June 2015
Irrigation Guidelines for Healthier Trees
Depth and Time Water trees to a depth of 2-3 feet throughout and a little beyond the canopy area. You should be able to push a probe easily 2-3 feet until it reaches dry soil and slows down. Probe several times to avoid rocks and large roots. Generally, small trees