Posts Tagged ‘Desert Pots’
Revitalize Your Desert Container Garden in Stages: A Plan that Saves Your Energy
Are you looking to change out your pots for the summer but worried about taking on this job as hot days are coming? Replanting in stages might just be the way to go. By breaking up the process into manageable steps, you can beat the heat and create a beautiful, low-maintenance potted garden that will…
Read MoreWinter Color for your Desert Container Garden
Growing up in upstate New York, we had our fair share of snow. As a kid, I loved the snow –- sledding down the high school terraces, building snowmen. You know – typical childhood fun! I yearned for snow days off from school. We’d listen to the radio for school announcements and be disappointed when…
Read MoreWinter Pots – Quick Tips for a Stunning Desert Container Garden
As the desert becomes cooler, your pots should be starting to really show off. In spite of typical cold temperatures over the holidays, February’s potential warming will spur your seasonal annuals to bloom beautifully for you!
Read MoreMarch in Your Potted Garden with Warnings!
March Diligence Will Pay Off 3 Reasons to Hold Off Planting Summer Flowers 1. It’s always too cold in March to plant summer flowers. In the next couple of weeks in desert communities, nights will be in the 40s, plus or minus 5 degrees, depending on your elevation and micro-climates. Summer annuals need a solid…
Read MoreMay in Your Desert Potted Garden
Don’t Miss These Tips for May in your Desert Container Garden Prevent tipping pots in the wind An easy-care summer pot design Your May Checklist Rose Care in the heat Windy City – No, Not Chicago Tips to safeguard your HOT Potted Garden I love watching wind farms! There is something graceful and mesmerizing…
Read MoreJuly in your Hot, Dry Container Garden
Think Positively – You Can Grow Beautiful Pots Even in the Desert Heat 1. Garden and water in the very early mornings. Who wants to be out in the heat? 2. Increase watering frequency to be sure pots don’t dry out. You want your pots to be damp throughout. 3. Deadhead your spent flowers…
Read MoreAugust in Your Desert Potted Garden, OMG It’s HOT
August in Your Hot Desert Container Garden It’s hot, and it’s humid. Ugh. You don’t need me to tell you that. August is the month to take a break from many desert potted garden chores. The most significant tasks are managing the weather and the basic needs of your garden. Our Desert Climate is Changing…
Read MoreSeptember in Your Desert Potted Garden
September Container Garden Care in Dry Climates There’s much to do in September. Rose pruning, fertilize citrus and keep up on general potted garden care. Every task will lead you to greater success with your garden. Pay attention to your desert pots and watering system; irrigation or human. >> Wait to plant winter flowers –…
Read MoreOctober in your Potted Desert Garden
If you have not realized it by now, I love potted desert gardens. They are so versatile in there uses, flexible in their placement and plantings and the bottom line – you don’t have to dig in the ground!!… Marylee Pangman, Potted Desert Expert Please Heed My First Tip! Plant winter flowers late this month Whether…
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