Fire Prevention in Coronado National Forest

Friday I said it’s a dry heat – never did I think that our Forest Service would have to close the Coronado Forest to lesson the risk of fires. I know this is being well covered in the news but please make sure your friends know what is going on. There is also a “Fire Map’ online where you can see all the fires in Arizona and New Mexico. 

http://www.azfiremap.org/map.html 

It is astonishing to look at this map and see all the red dots – and our summer has only just begun. Let’s enjoy our homes and gardens – and keep our lands safe.

But it’s a dry heat

Tucson is dry – that we know. You can create a little more humidity for your potted gardens by grouping them together, especially where they are in the shade or at least afternoon shade. Damp soil and healthy foliage can provide a more comfortable environment for both you and your plants. My shady side of the house, which is filled with pots runs about 10 degrees cooler than the sunny side. That is a huge difference. So when planning pots, include clusters for aesthetic reasons as well as creating that little bit of humidity.

Add summer color to your landscape with your potted garden

Color in the summer in pots! You bet! And some can even be achieved with low water plants such as the potted garden in this picture. Combining purple heart and lantana in a low water pot is terrific! (Now please note – I did not say no water! ) 
Want to learn more? Come to my class on June 11^th at 10:30 am. Click here for more information.

What Color is Your Purple?

It is interesting to see how people prefer their colors together when combining flowers in a pot. I have a purple pot at home and plant purple flowers in it each season. This year, I combined red purples with blue purples and I am deciding what I think. Since the pot is viewed from a distance of 30-60 feet, depending on where you are in the yard, I think it works. What do you think? 


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Save Money – Get your questions answered before the dead plant has to go into the compost heap!

Well – the sale is over and a good one too! We probably gave out twice as many answers to questions as plants we sold! I overheard Catherine telling some of our customers that they can always email or call us with questions – and that is what I want you to remember. IF you are not sure – email me your questions. If we don’t have the answers we can help you get them but we often will help you from tossing your money into the compost heap.

Have a great holiday weekend Happy Memorial Day – let’s take a moment to remember all that have served our country and continue to keep us safe and free.

Don’t let your pots go empty all summer

Don’t let your pots go empty all summer. There is still plenty of time to plant everything!! You deserve it so put it at the top of your list – NOW!!

Planting at Maynards

Check out this planting at Maynards that we did before Easter. When you go - check out the growth.