April is the last good month to plant heat-tolerant trees, shrubs, vegetables and herbs in the Arizona low desert, and this guide covers what to plant and how to water it.
In April, Arizona grapevines are in bloom and fruit set, so deep watering, light feeding, shoot tying and leaf shade for clusters decide the summer harvest.
April is when loquat fruit finishes ripening and next year’s crop begins, so harvest, light pruning, feeding, mulch and deep watering all matter for loquat trees in the Arizona low desert.
Eight desert-adapted plants that need only occasional deep watering once established in Queen Creek and the East Valley, with honest notes on size, frost, and upkeep for each.
Seven flowering shrubs and perennials root from softwood cuttings in the Arizona low desert, and this guide covers the best months, supplies, steps and fixes for wilting or rot.
Trees struggle in the Arizona low desert mainly because of heat stress, shallow watering, sunscald, caliche, poor species choice, alkaline soil, root damage and pests, and each has a fix.
Trailing lantana, blackfoot daisy, desert marigold and a few other tough plants give East Valley yards butterfly nectar and weed-smothering cover on very little water.
Eight small trees handle pots in the Arizona low desert when you match container size, soil and summer placement to the tree.
Eight native plants for Queen Creek yards that cover bare gravel with color, shade and habitat, plus how to plant them, water them and deal with caliche.
Eight low-water native ground covers suit Queen Creek yards, and this guide covers their size, sun and water needs, drawbacks, and the best months to plant them.
Plant violas from mid-October through November, use a 10-inch pot with fresh mix, give morning sun, water when the top inch dries, and feed every two weeks.
Seven easy houseplants handle dry air-conditioned Arizona homes, and this guide covers light, watering, pet safety and how much plants really do for indoor air quality.
