Posts Tagged ‘dry climate’
4 Ways to Prepare for Cooler Temperatures in Your Desert Garden
September brings more mornings with temperatures in the low seventies and a nice breeze to your desert garden. What a relief! This always entices me to do some work outside – not only in the garden but also in my swinging hammock chair on my iPad. Nice!!! On one of these mornings, I thought about…
Read MoreDesigning with a King in Your Potted Garden
This summer I have been showing off the “Silver King” Euonymus, a member of the Boxleaf family and very container-friendly and perfect for your potted garden. If you missed the previous column on the “King”, click here to check it out. Designing for the “King” with a Court of Odd Fellows Too many colors in…
Read MoreHot Container Garden – Plant of the Month “Silver King”
“Silver King” can take any role in your summer desert pots To best survive the summer furnace in your desert container garden, I harp about the size of our desert garden pots. To support our illustrious hot garden plant of the month, your pot should be at least 24” wide. This width and similar depth will provide the structural support as well…
Read MoreIt’s a hot one – Desert Pots Care – July
July Container Garden Care in Dry Climates Are we going to get a break? I don’t see any sign of monsoons now. Maybe as this reaches you, the weather will prove me wrong! Pay attention to your desert pots and watering system; irrigation or human. 😉 Put this Checklist on your refrigerator so you…
Read MoreLate Spring Tips for a Successful Potted Garden
Windy City – No Not Chicago Tips to safeguard your HOT Potted Garden I love watching wind farms! There is something graceful and mesmerizing about them. They are indicative of the strong winds we consistently have in our communities. As weather systems come through bringing high winds, we find those areas of our homes…
Read MoreFive Tips for a Worry-Free Summer in your Desert Pots
We have had a hot start to the southwest U.S. desert this spring. Many of you might be saying, “What spring?” The entire southwest has been running 10 degrees above normal jumping us into an early period of the 90’s. I have heard too many people already complaining about the heat. However, May is a…
Read MoreAs the Desert Heats Up – Care for Your Hot Pots in May
May Container Garden Care for Hot Pots in Dry Climates The keyword this month is Mindfulness. It’s imperative to stay in touch with your garden. Monitor all plants as the Desert heats up, especially your newly planted gardens in the hot pots. Also pay attention to your watering system; irrigation or human. 😉 Put this…
Read MoreDramatic Seasonal Changes with Just 3 Pots… even in the desert
Would you believe something as simple as three pots could make a remarkable story in your desert garden? And that you can change on a whim? Now is a perfect time to plan for your living color garden in your hot, dry climate. Start with just three pots and have 365 days of color.…
Read MoreLow Water Desert Color – It Works!
Plan a garden of color in dry and hot climates
Read More4 Tips to a Stunning Winter Container Garden
As the desert moves into the second half of winter, your pots should be starting to really show off. In spite of the cold temperatures over the holidays, February’s potential warming will spur your seasonal annuals to bloom beautifully for you!
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