Plant Care

Bulbs

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BULBS Where to Plant Bulbs will do well almost anywhere in your garden. Good drainage is important. Place plants in groups or clusters of the same variety or color. Tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths in clusters…

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Bougainvillea

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BOUGAINVILLEA In its native South America, bougainvillea is an evergreen, shrubby vine. In Tucson, bougainvillea is subject to damage during our sub 32 degree nights. Best planted against a warm south or west facing wall…

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Best Flowering Cacti

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BEST FLOWERING CACTI Large Cacti Cereus peruvianus and Cereus monstrosus: very large white flowers summer through fall Trichocereus pachanoi: large white flowers Trichocereus terscheckii: large white flowers Medium Cacti Trichocereus x multi colors Opuntia basilaris…

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Bedding Plants

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BEDDING PLANTS Preparing Your Flower Bed Growing flowers in Tucson is a new experience for hundreds of families every year; some gardening for the first time, others newly-arrived in the city. Your flower garden should…

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The Advantages of Fall Planting

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THE ADVANTAGES OF FALL PLANTING by Bill Harlow One of the most often asked questions is: Is there a BEST time to plant trees and shrubs? The answer is “yes.” Although in Tucson we are…

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