Freeze Alert!

There is a freeze warning for the Tucson area for   tonight through Thursday morning.   Be sure you cover your plants! Cover tender annuals and perennials  Do not use towels or plastic.  Plastic conducts the cold towels hold in the moisture which will then freeze Use Clothespins or rocks to tie down the frost cloths.  Keep plants covered at least until Thursday mid-morning.  Double check the forecast for Thursday night to see if it is ok to uncover. Cover newly planted tender plants. Citrus, tender annuals such as geraniums, euphorbias Agaves and tropical plants. If you have any questions,  email Catherine or me  and we will try to help.

Cold Snap Here - Great local Tucson information

The average early frost for Tucson is November 15. Today is only the 7th but here we are with a forecast of 35 degrees tonight. So those living in the colder regions of Tucson and Southern Arizona - beware!

I suggest you bring in your tender tropicals and cover any plants in question. No - this is not a deep freeze but with the warm temperatures we have been having, we have new growth on our plants. Those that are rated as frost tender need to be protected.

For great information on proactive garden planning, check out this article from yesterday's AZ Daily Star.

In the meantime, this weekend will be a great time to plant your winter annuals!

Fall is in the air - but watch the return of 90 degrees

Getting Ready for a Party!
Planting and Picture by Martha of The Contained Gardener

The mornings are beautiful! It is certainly a joy to go outside. After our unseasonably cool weather last week, watch out for the temps creeping back up this weekend. I still want to wait another week before planting some of the young tender annual flowers like pansies and violas.

Our flowers are going to start arriving this week! What a glorious time it is to see them all in the yard as we prepare them to go out to our clients' homes and businesses! I will post some pictures so you can enjoy it right along with me!

Shoot me an email if you have any questions!

Fix your landscapes potted gardens now and save!

Have you been away all summer or stayed right here in the Hot Ole Pueblo? Either way, your patio landscape may be suffering and I want to help!

 Email me to take advantage of this offer or call today to make your appointment.

If your gardens don't look like this, you may be throwing your money in the compost heap. We can help by doing it for you or come to our free classes!

Click here for more information on this Saturday's classes. Be sure to scroll down the page for the complete class schedule.

Free Container Gardening Classes - beginning this Saturday!

Saturday, September 17 - Free Classes

8:30 AM  Enhance Your Outdoor Living Spaces 

Your patios, porches and courtyards are extensions of your home as outdoor “rooms” to enjoy, use for entertaining or just for a restful break. 

Learn how to think about and plan these areas with potted gardens to define these rooms, add some dramatic impact with structural plants or maximize a small space.

9:30 AM  Successful Planting in Pots

When planting in containers, there is a definite method for plant survival, particularly in Tucson’s challenging climate. Learn our tried and true techniques to planting successful potted gardens in and for all seasons.

Classes are 45 minutes in length and are held back-to-back in our air-conditioned studio.

Register on our website, email me or by call 733-3359

The Contained Gardener 

2522 E Ft Lowell Rd, Tucson 85716

Just east of Tucson Blvd. Park in the gravel parking lot, studio in the rear of the building.

Free Potted Garden Landscape Classes - It's not too late to plant!

Saturday, June 11 in Marylee's 

AIR-CONDITIONED Design Studio

 9:00 AM  Low Water Potted Gardens with Living Color!

10:30 AM  Drought Tolerant Potted Plantings

Please email me to register today!!

2522 E Ft Lowell (East of Tucson Blvd)