The arrival of rainfall and cooler temperatures gardeners can face a surge in weeds
Pro active weed control before rain or wet soil with pre-emergent keeping weed seeds from sprouting
Discussing wildflower seed strategies for blooms in the spring
After blooms, wildflowers dry out and go to seed enables natural re-seeding
Managing problematic weeds like foxtails and stinkweed before they produce more weed seeds
Segment 2
Fall Planting Is The Best Time
COMMENTARY
Fall’s warm soil and cooler air create ideal conditions for root establishment and reduced plant stress
Fall planting gives a head start over spring planting by having established roots
Planting new trees
Assess mature size and growth speed to avoid future overcrowding
Recommended drought tolerant trees
Red Push Pistache
Chinese Elm
Southern Live Oak
Mesquite
Mastic
Segment 3
Plant What You Enjoy Eating
COMMENTARY
Arizona provides an extended growing season as a ‘second spring’ of fall and winter
What good eats to plant
What you eat the roof of (carrots, beets)
Wthat you eat the stem of (broccolli)
What you eat the leaf of (leafy greens)
Soil prep amendments and moisture retenetion
Tilling compost, gypsum and organic fertilizer
Raised bed and containers with high quality potting mixes
Liquid fertilizer preferred for pest challenges and fast plant nutrient intake
Segment 4
Overseeding Winter Lawns
COMMENTARY
Summer bermuda lawn transitioning by overseeding with perennial ryegrass for winter lawns
Best seeding temperature during cooler nights (in the 60’s) while the soil is still warm for germination
Updated overseeding avoids scalping for lower mower height with little grass height retained
After seeding, water multiple times daily during the warmest part of the day to keep seed consistently moist
OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR
Notes From The Nursery
#EndOfSummerGardenCheck
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