Fall is for Planting!
Planting for fall veggies, flowers & rye* will be more successful with proper soil preparation. Use First Step Soil Acidifier to help 'soften' the soil. 14-14-14 (Flower Power) is a once every 4 months slow release fertilizer that's ideal for flowers & veggies anytime of year. Greenworld Mulch is important for giving body to the soil & helping hold moisture in.*Also, if planting veggie, flower or rye seed, you should wait until around Oct. 10th or when daytime temps are going to stay under 100 degrees & nighttime temps are under 60 degrees.
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Irises
Coolibah
Virginia Creeper
Irises
Coolibah
Virginia Creeper
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Next class:
Oct. 10
10am: Fall Herbs, Vegetables & Flowers
11am: Iris Planting & Care
10am-2pm: Sun Country Iris Society Rhizome Sale
Oct. 10
10am: Fall Herbs, Vegetables & Flowers
11am: Iris Planting & Care
10am-2pm: Sun Country Iris Society Rhizome Sale
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Design, install & maintenance, including irrigation. Landscape systems & tree trimming.Solara adjustable patio coversPaversWater featuresArid & Tropical PlantsBBQsFireplacesHardscapingUnique Plant SelectionFinancing availableFully licensed & bonded
& Much More...Call 602-437-2233 or visit our website: http://www.gardenersedenaz.com/
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Arizona grown & climate acclimated plants: 1gal.-24" box. Some hard-to-find varieties. Poinsettias-fundraiser prices available.Grass, vegetable & flower seeds Wide variety of fertilizers & soil amendments such as Great Big Plants & 1st Step Soil Acidifier.FountainsHerbicides, fungicides & insecticides (organic & inorganic)Soil testing with a correct prescription ($49.50); horticultural consultationGreenworld Mulch & B-2 soil mixLodgepoles
Arizona grown & climate acclimated plants: 1gal.-24" box. Some hard-to-find varieties. Poinsettias-fundraiser prices available.Grass, vegetable & flower seeds Wide variety of fertilizers & soil amendments such as Great Big Plants & 1st Step Soil Acidifier.FountainsHerbicides, fungicides & insecticides (organic & inorganic)Soil testing with a correct prescription ($49.50); horticultural consultationGreenworld Mulch & B-2 soil mixLodgepoles
With the coming cool weather, we tend to forget about the pests that plague our gardens in the warmer seasons. During cool weather, many insects overwinter, such as caterpillars who will continue munching until it's time to go into cocoon mode. Pest control should be continued even in the winter. Just because you don't see them, doesn't mean they aren't there. A product, such as Bayer Complete Lawn Insect Killer, takes care of bugs above & below ground for 3 months.Note: Before attempting to diagnose or treat any problem, be sure to either bring in a sample of the plant (or email us a photo) or a soil sample for verification with our Garden Pros. Also, please remember that we can't see it over the phone!
Green Tip:
Plants in your yard you don't want? Try donating them to churches, shelters, or charitable organization. Nurseries sometimes take them, but may not due to the uncertainty of how they've been grown & the possibility of introducing pathogens into an existing plant population.
Irises
Iris rhizomes are dug to divide large clumps for replanting. Tall bearded irises are often divided every 3 - 4 years depending on the size of the clump. Optimum time for digging is September in the Valley of the Sun. Then they can be replanted soon afterward. We prefer to plant in October when the weather has started to cool. Carefully dig deep under the clump to avoid damaging rhizomes. The original mother rhizome is in the middle and the increases grow out from the mother.
To plant, choose a location that has 8 hours of full sun for maximum bloom. Dig soil to a depth of 10 - 12 inches. Acidify with First Step to a pH level of 6.5 to 7.3. Mulch that is formulated and inoculated microbially and composted that has low manure content works best in Arizona soil conditions. Another key factor for good soil is the microbial content. Great Big Plants enhances the microbial content of the soil. Great Big Plants is organic and contains 17 different microbes, many of which feed on detrimental fungus such as pythium, rhizoctonia and phytophora.You will also notice an increase in the number of worms in the soil because microbes feed on organic matter that contains microbes. The iris handbook recommends aluminum sulfate, but it shouldn't be used in Arizona soil because it can retard or mutate irises.
Iris rhizomes are dug to divide large clumps for replanting. Tall bearded irises are often divided every 3 - 4 years depending on the size of the clump. Optimum time for digging is September in the Valley of the Sun. Then they can be replanted soon afterward. We prefer to plant in October when the weather has started to cool. Carefully dig deep under the clump to avoid damaging rhizomes. The original mother rhizome is in the middle and the increases grow out from the mother.
To plant, choose a location that has 8 hours of full sun for maximum bloom. Dig soil to a depth of 10 - 12 inches. Acidify with First Step to a pH level of 6.5 to 7.3. Mulch that is formulated and inoculated microbially and composted that has low manure content works best in Arizona soil conditions. Another key factor for good soil is the microbial content. Great Big Plants enhances the microbial content of the soil. Great Big Plants is organic and contains 17 different microbes, many of which feed on detrimental fungus such as pythium, rhizoctonia and phytophora.You will also notice an increase in the number of worms in the soil because microbes feed on organic matter that contains microbes. The iris handbook recommends aluminum sulfate, but it shouldn't be used in Arizona soil because it can retard or mutate irises.
Gary & Sharon Petterson among their tall bearded irises.
Native to Australia, it's featured in the song 'Waltzing Matilda'. It's a bushy tree that can reach 18'-60' high & 20'-30' wide. It's blue-green leaves resemble 8" ribbons & it blooms small white flowers. Its distinguishing, tiny seed capsules grow in small clusters and are no larger than a match head. These trees are drought tolerant and do not suffer from wind breakage. The foliage of nearly all species has a strong pungent odor similar to menthol. Well-drained soil is preferable. Available in 15G & 24" box sizes.
Virginia Creeper is a woody vine native to the U.S. that's often mistaken for Poison Ivy. The leaves are alternate with each leaf palmately divided (arranged in a radial pattern like fingers from a palm) with 5 leaflets that are generally long & toothed (poison ivy has 3 leaflets). Can cover 50' x 50' area if not controlled. Rarely blooms, but can have inconspicuous green blooms that become bluish globular berries in winter that birds like to eat, but are harmful to humans. Changes to beautiful autumnal colors when the weather cools. Available in 1G & 5G sizes.
3401 E. Baseline Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85042
602-437-0700 (Gardener's World)
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Phoenix, AZ 85042
602-437-0700 (Gardener's World)
602-437-2233 (Gardener's Eden Landscaping)
Fax: 602-437-8660
A+ rated
Testimonial on our client service & free classes:
"Very knowledgeable speaker. Information I could understand & use at my home"
--Barbara L. Phoenix
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