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What are some plants that Javalinas wont bother?
Some plants javelinas won't bother include: Gopher plant Euphorbias Firesticks Scented plants that include but not limited to: Rosemary Salvia Society Garlic Lavender Euryop Daisies Snapdragons Bacopa Please note, that this is for reference and we cannot guarantee they still won't attempt to bother these plants.
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Why are my cacti and agaves turning yellow during the summer and what can I do to prevent it?
The reason for the cacti and agave’s turning yellow during the summer, is a result of a sunburn due to the brutal temperatures we have here in Arizona. However there is always a solution to everything! Shade cloth can be used to protect the plants from getting sunburnt. Another suggestion is to consider planting a shrub or perennial on the west side of the plant or just about anything that provides shade to relieve some of the sun’s intensity on the plant! Proper location is
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How far deep should I plant my shrub?
No deeper than what the container shows on the plant and twice as wide as the container horizontally.
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When should I prune my roses?
Best time to prune roses in Arizona are around Feb-March, jus as the weather starts to warm up a bit!
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My citrus tree isn’t producing any citrus! What am I doing wrong?
If there are no natural pollinators like humming birds or bees they wont flower, which means no fruit. Watering could also be an issue. Citrus trees do best if they are heavily watered, and then given time to dry out between waterings. The amount of times the tree should be watered all depends on the soil it is in. But, trees typically need to be watered every one to two weeks in the summer, and every three to four weeks in the winter.
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If I plant herbs and vegetables during the winter will they go into seed?
No, not in Arizona because herbs and tomato plants are annuals here.
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When is the best time to start planting?
The ideal planting time is from September to April but this also depends on what you are trying to plant. If planting flowers, they can be planted anytime of the year because a lot of the flowers we carry are annual, with the exception of a few perennials. Each season we bring in new flowers that grow well with the weather. For example, we start bringing in our winter/spring flowers around the end of September and they will last you all the way through May! When summer hits,
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My bougainvillea has black dots and doesn’t look so great! What is happening to my bougainvillea?!
Healthy Bougainvillea Leaves Unhealthy Bougainvillea Leaves The cause of your bougainvillea looking non-pleasing is due to caterpillars! The black dots are from the caterpillar waste. This usually happens during monsoon season, around October- November. Many people say, “well we don’t see any caterpillars on there.” This is because they hide in between the flowers and curl themselves up. But don’t worry! This can be solved using malathion or thurcide, a highly concentrated li
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How often do you water succulents and cacti and what should I do to properly maintain their care?
This all depends on the amount of light it is getting, whether its indoor or outdoor, the temperature, etc. Generally however, cacti and succulents like to dry out in between watering. But, when it is time to water, soak the soil until water runs freely from the drainage holes. During the plants resting period which is usually around mid-late fall until the warmer days of spring, the water should be withheld. Each time we water the plants, the surplus of water washes out some
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When and how often should I fertilize my citrus trees?
Citrus should be fertilized in February, May, and September; One time during each of those months followed through with a deep soaking.
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