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.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

How much water is enough for your potted plants?

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Be sure that you have enough rain to stop watering plants. Here are some implications if you jump too fast to just turn it off: Are some p...
Thursday, July 21, 2011

How Large is Large?

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In the world of pots that is! With Tucson’s desert climate, the smallest suggested size for a potted garden in the sun begins at 18 inches....
Monday, June 27, 2011

Are your roses suffering in the heat?

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When I need help with rose questions, the first place I turn is the Rose Society of Tucson. They recently put out some great advice of helpi...
Friday, June 24, 2011

Mosquitoes

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Be sure to dump any standing water to lessen the risk of mosquitoes. If you have standing water in pot saucers or fountains, use mosquito...
Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Water Bills

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Are your water bills higher than normal? Turn on the irrigation system and walk around checking for leaks. Let the water run for a while...
Friday, June 17, 2011

Caring for your Roses

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Now that the nighttime temperatures are in the 70’s, powdery mildew won't be a problem for your roses. Keeping the humidity up arou...
Thursday, June 16, 2011

Our Heat Continues

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Our heat continues so please watch your watering of your pots. I am going to give my landscape cactus a little extra drink of water this ...
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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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