SUMMER GARDENING TIPS During these hot summer months, some of your plants will flourish, and others will struggle; but with some tender loving care, all should survive. Adequate water in the root zone area should…
read moreSUMMER ANNUALS & PERENNIALS Ageratum 8-12 inches; plant year round; blooms June-Aug.; shade. Tender border plant. Small, fluffy light blue flowers. Aster 12-24 inches; plant April-Nov.; blooms June-Sept.; semi-shade. Beautiful bedding plant. Balsam 12-18 inches;…
read morePOINSETTIA Garden growing instructions for poinsettia plants received during the holiday season After the plant has passed its prime, which is usually in late January or February, it is time to withhold water, and the…
read moreIRIS Where to Plant Plant in an area that receives full or half day sun. Soil Preparation When planting an individual plant, use the following: 1/4 cu. ft. Omni Organo Soil 3/4 cup Soil Sulfur…
read moreHERB GARDENING FOR DUMMIES by Janet Baker OK, I realize this title sounds rude. But now that I have your attention, please read on… Once upon a time, I thought it would be fun to…
read moreCITRUS FRUIT AND BLOSSOM DROP Tales from a Desert Gardener by Steve Fazio, Horticulturist “My fruit tree is dropping all of its blossoms – my fruit tree didn’t bloom this year – fruit is falling…
read moreCHILI PEPPERS AJI – Use in green or red state. Tapers to a point; 3-5” long; thin flesh; tropical fruit flavor. Use in cerviches, salsa, sauce, or pickled. Heat 7.8. ANCHO PABLANO – Large heart-shaped,…
read moreBULBS 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…
read moreBOUGAINVILLEA 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…
read moreBEST 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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