It's fall out there and the weather is finally starting to cool off some. As the southwest desert cools down we need to make some changes in our garden for a winter planting season. Below are some guidelines taken from Home Depot for fall:
1. Get the garden ready for fall crops by adding organic matter such as compost and digging it into the soil to a depth of 12–18 inches.
2. Start watering less often as temperatures begin to drop. Add a rain barrel to collect water from fall monsoons to use in the garden.
3. Evaluate your landscape and make a list of plants that add color, shade or other desired features. October is prime planting time in the desert.
4. Sow wildflower seeds. Buy a seed mixture or choose individual kinds that will thrive in desert conditions. Prepare the soil before planting by removing all weeds and grasses.
5. Prune trees and shrubs that get damaged during the fall monsoon season. Remove broken limbs, cutting them back to the next side branch so you don't leave an unsightly stub.
For all of your Arizona Landscaping needs call a licensed contractor. Arizona Living Landscape & Design 480-390-4477
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The terrain in arizona is hard to work with so having a guide to tell us what we can plant and what we cant is a great idea.
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