Get Potted with The Contained Gardener

Master Gardener Marylee Pangman gives new meaning to the phrase “Get Potted”. She has found the perfect solution for both home and business owners who want to beautify their exteriors year-round but find it a challenge contending with Tucson’s challenges.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Planting winter annuals in Tucson

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I was at the NAWBO luncheon yesterday and Colette from Jonathan's Cork and Tucson Originals was lamenting how hot it had been and knew s...

Friday, September 24, 2010

Mid-September To do List

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It is time, if not past time to fertilize your citrus trees and to cut back your roses by one-third. If you need any help, we are only a ph...

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Hang in there while the heat is still on!

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I was (as always) watching the local forecast this morning and it looks like there is a chance we will escape the 100's this weekend. Th...

Thursday, May 6, 2010

May Garden Checklist

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As the season turns, take care of your garden with this May checklist: Be sure you are watering your citrus and roses deeply each time you...

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Summer is truly coming!

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We have been fooled by the weather during the last few weeks but I think it is safe to say that the possibility of the temperatures in Tu...

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Powdery Mildew on Roses

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Powdery Mildew is showing up on Tucson's Roses •Mildew can be kept in check by using Funginex. It is best to spray Funginex as a prevent...

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Care for your roses as the weather heats up!

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We have been talking the past few weeks about caring for your roses in April . It is key to continue to water your roses and increase t...

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The Contained Gardener - Tucson, AZ: Tucson, AZ, United States; Our harsh and varied desert climates continually present a challenge for gardeners. Those of you who have moved from a colder climate such as the mid-west or New England, you have most likely tried to find container gardening information that tells you how to grow the kind of garden like you had 'back home.'

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