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February in Your Desert Container Garden
Do not let a warm week in February allow you to think that winter is over. How’s your winter been so far this year? Cold nights and cool days? Are flowers and vegetables slow to grow? Limited rain, if any? Snow or hail? We can and most likely will have freezing temperatures this month and…
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 MoreCalendula – A Staple in the Desert Container Garden
Calendula for your winter garden in the desert Calendula (Calendula officinalis) is normally grown as an annual in any climate. The difference within the climates is in its growing period. It is a short-lived perennial with a lifespan of around two years, but it is usually grown as an annual flower in both garden beds…
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