Farmer's Market
Buy veggies everyday from
Gary & Sharon's garden!!
(Call for variety availability)
Saturdays 8 - 11 am
Bring your veggies, fruit, jams, pickles, etc. & your own
table to set up in the shade of the big ficus tree!!
Call 602-437-0700 or
email: ameliam@gardenpro.net
for reservations & more information.


In This Post ************* Quick Links
***************************Gardener's World
Willow Acacia ************Gardener's Eden
Carribean Agave **********Gary's Blog
Angelonia *****************Sharon's Blog

Free Classes & Events
Next class: July 25 9AM: Concepts of Landscape Design
10AM: Landscape Maintenance Practices for Homeowners
Call 602-437-0700 to reserve your spot for the free classes & for the Farmer's Market. Held @ 3401 E. Baseline Rd. Phoenix, AZ. Click on the address link to get directions.
3401 E. Baseline Rd.

Weekly Gardening & Landscape Tip:
Iron Chlorosis-Iron deficiency occurs on the new growth, toward the tips. Nitrogen occurs from the bottom of the plant on the old growth. The symptoms of iron deficiency, also known as iron chlorosis, appear in the leaves as green veins and yellow leaf tissue. If the deficiency is severe, the entire leaf may become yellow. Iron chlorosis is found where soils are highly alkaline. The high pH of the soil ties up the iron in the soil, making it unavailable to the plants. Iron is required for the formation of chlorophyll in plant cells and serves as an activator for respiration and photosynthesis. High soil temperatures and high light intensity can also increase problems with iron chlorosis.Note: Before attempting to diagnose or treat any problem, be sure & verify it with our Garden Pros.
See the bottom of post for 30% off on chelated iron. Chelated iron can be used with First Step Soil Acidifier--lowering the pH will make the iron more available.

Green Tip:

Petition your town for free compost bins for homeowners. The city of Gilbert has done this for their residents. The richest soil additive comes from recycling your scraps.

Feature Tree:

Willow Acacia (Acacia salicina)

Native to Australia, this is a fast growing evergreen tree, whose maximum dimensions are 30' x 15'. It has low litter, is thornless & a low water user. It can be utilized as a suitable screen for narrow areas.

Available in 15G & 24" box.

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Feature Plant:

Carribean Agave(Agave angustifolia marginata)

One of the smaller agaves (2-3') that comes from the West Indies. It's used to make Mezcal. It, like almost all agaves, will put up a flower spike & then die. However, the mother plant will have left behind plenty of offspring to carry on.

Available in 1, 5 & 15 gallon sizes.
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Feature Flower:
Summer Snaps (Angelonia angustifolia)

Summer annual that has salvia-like flower spires that reach 1-2' x 1-2'.They're studded with fascinating snapdragon-like flowers with beautiful colorations in purple, white, or pink. It's the perfect plant for adding bright color to hot, sunny spaces. This tough plant blooms all summer long with moderate water.

Available in 4" & 1 gallon sizes.
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3401 E. Baseline Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85042
602-437-0700 (Gardener's World)
602-437-2233 (Gardener's Eden Landscaping)
Fax: 602-437-8660
Go Green!

Testimonial on our client service & free classes:
"Very enlightening--like a college degree course condensed to a day. I feel like a PHD (plant health doctor)!"--Mike K. Phoenix

Save 30% on an 8 or 11 oz. container of Grow More Chelated Iron!
Cannot be combined with other discounts.

Offer Expires: 7/21/09