Caller:

• Ken – His Palo Verde tree tipped over and he found grubs after he lost the tree. Now, he has another tree with the same problem and is wondering if it’s too late for that one?

• We talk about the monsoon and how you need to get prepared out in the yard.

• Lawncare for the extreme heat during Arizona Staycation. Fertilize, thatching, etc.

Caller:

• Susan – Her African Sumac tree flowered early and hasn’t reflowered. Now it’s dropping leaves and not producing new growth. Should she fertilize it and what type should she use?

Email From A Listener:

• Jake Is it too late to plant dichondra?

Texts From Listeners:

• Is it too late to plant ornamental sweet potato vine?
• They have a bag of fertilizer that says not to fertilize if it’s over 80 degrees…….Is that right?

• Talking through what plants will do well here and how to strategically enjoy color year round and what we can learn from people in colder climates.
• Tips on preparing for monsoon winds.

Callers:

• Wayne – He has sissou trees and has been watering them twice a day and he still thinks it might need more water…….(Hint: He does)

• Roland – They want to get rid of a sissou tree stump to kill it, but has concerns with the trunk being close to edible plants in his garden. What should he do?

• Some last minute tips for dealing with extreme heat and planting red, white and blue flowers.

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