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jcharlow
June 4, 2012
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Bulletproof Plants

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BULLETPROOF PLANTS…. …are rough and forgiving, durable, useful, beautiful, AND tolerate a wide range of growing conditions. Shrubby Bulbine – Bulbine frutescens (clumping succulent, perennial, 10 degrees) Sun: filtered shade in summer; full sun in…

jcharlow
May 31, 2012
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Cold Hardy Plants

COLD TOLERANT PLANTS If you have decided to replace plants that were lost in the hard freeze with more cold-tolerant selections, here is a list of plants that we left unprotected during the recent cold…

jcharlow
May 31, 2012
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Container Gardening Tips

CONTAINER GARDENING TIPS POTTING BASICS Clean reused containers – ½ cup bleach and 2 gallons warm water Protect containers with water block – Spray inside and out twice Cover drain hole – Use screening, old…

jcharlow
May 31, 2012
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Desert Composting

DESERT COMPOSTING The Good, The Bad, and The Seriously Ugly Creating compost in our unique desert climate requires a different approach than elsewhere in the country. Our climate has suitable temperatures for the year-round composting…

jcharlow
May 30, 2012
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Planting Trees and Shrubs

HOW TO PLANT LANDSCAPE TREES AND SHRUBS It is best to plant a tree or shrub when the rootball is moist (not soggy). When possible, water your plants, in their nursery containers, about 12 hours…

jcharlow
May 30, 2012
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Common Veggie Problems

COMMON VEGGIE PROBLEMS Poor fruit-set on any vegetable can be caused by extreme temperatures, dry soils, too much shading, poor pollination or excessive nitrogen in the soil. As far as extreme temperatures are concerned, the…

jcharlow
May 30, 2012
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Tasty Tomatoes

TASTY TOMATOES When do I plant? Due to our short spring and fall growing seasons, when you plant your tomato is very important. During our spring season, you will want to start seeds inside in…

jcharlow
March 29, 2012
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Rose Planting and Care

ROSE PLANTING AND CARE Roses love sunshine and grow beautifully here in Tucson. There are rose types to fit nearly any landscape application: groundcover roses for a carpet of color, tree roses for a touch…

jcharlow
March 27, 2012
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Planting Cacti

When planting cacti in the ground, the most important consideration is the hole into which you put the plant. Minimally, the hole should be a foot deep and a foot wide. Within reason, the bigger the hole the better.

jcharlow
March 27, 2012
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African Violets

AFRICAN VIOLETS In nature you will find African violets living in the moist, humid jungles of Africa. When we grow African violets at home, we should try to mimic these conditions the best we can. …

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