FREE TICKETS for AZ Home & Building Expo at Phoenix Convention Center Sept. 12-13

See the ad at the bottom for our August Overstock Tree & Shrub Sale & White Flag Sale (good throughout the month of August). Use the plant savings to let us plant for you!

A main attraction of the Maricopa Home Show was the sales display of Great Big Plants liquid compost that was featured as one of 5 new products. Another great seller was the First Step Soil Acidifier to soften your soil and let the water penetrate for deep, cool roots. We are continuing these specials thru the month of August & we'll even ship them to you!! Great Big Plants qt.-$14.00 + tax + freight (reg. $15.98) First Step 2 lb.-$5.00 + tax + freight (reg. $5.98) Also, the Riviera fountain that was at the show is still on sale @ the home show price: reg. $1,051., now $890.!! (delivery & installation extra)

Fresh veggies are still available: Onions, okra & Swiss chard (call for availability).

In This Issue
Chinese Pistache
Aspargus Fern
Ruellia

Product Availability
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. Fountains, Herbicides, fungicides & insecticides (organic & inorganic) Soil testing with a correct prescription ($49.50); horticultural consultation, Greenworld Mulch & B-2 soil mix, Lodgepoles

Design Build Makeover Specialists
Design, install & maintenance, including irrigation. Landscape systems & tree trimming. Solara adjustable patio covers, Pavers, Water features, Arid & Tropical Plants, BBQs, Fireplaces, Hardscaping, Unique Plant Selection, Financing available, Fully licensed & bonded & Much More
Call 602-437-2233 or visit our website: http://www.gardenersedenaz/

Quick Links
Gardener's World
Gardener's Eden
Gary's Blog

AZ Home & Building Expo @ Phx Convention Center Sept. 12-13.
We will have free tickets!

No Classes in August Click on link for full schedule
http://www.gardenpro.net/Class%20Schedule.htm
Next class:
Sept. 19 9am: Water Features & Aquatic Gardens
10am: Solving Phoenix Soil & Water Problems Call 602-437-0700 or click on the free classes link above to reserve your spot for the free classes & sign up for our email list. Held at 3401 E. Baseline Rd. Phoenix, AZ. Click on the address link to get directions. 3401 E. Baseline Rd.

Weekly Gardening & Green Tip:
Plant drought tolerant trees & shrubs now so their roots can become well established over the fall. Low water use plants will use even less water over the winter! Getting plants established over the fall & winter will help them be better able to survive the following summer.Note: Before attempting to diagnose or treat any problem, be sure to either bring in a sample (or email us a photo) for verification with our Garden Pros. Also, please remember that we can't see it over the phone!

Green Tip:
Plant a tree to shade your windows & cut down on your air conditioning costs!

Feature Tree: Chinese Pistache (Pistacia chinensis)

A dense shade tree, native to China & the Phillipines. It grows at a moderate rate to 40' x 35'. There are both male & female trees. The leaves change color in the fall to a brilliant red-orange, before dropping for the winter.
Available in 15G, 24" & 36" Box


Feature Plant: Asparagus Fern

(Asparagus sprengerii [L] & meyeri [R])

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A native of South Africa is not really a fern at all. Even though it may appear fern-like to the inexperienced eye, it has flowers and berries, so is clearly a highly modified angiosperm. The needle-like leaves are actually short branches called cladodes. The true leaves are initially green, but remain on the plant as inconspicuous dry scales. The plant will reach from 2 ' to 4 ' tall. It prefers full sun to part shade. The A. meyeri does better in shade. Taller stems will weep and make the plant a good basket subject. Available in 1G & 5G.

Feature Plant: Mexican Petunia (Ruellia spp.)
Native to Mexico & the southwestern US, this evergreen shrub averages about 3' x 3', except for the 'Katie' variety which is a dwarf (1' x 2'). It can spread through seed & by the stems bending to touch & root into the ground. The flowers are usually purple, but can be pink or white. It's a moderate water user & can tolerate full sun to part shade. On our Sale! Available in 1G & 5G.

3401 E. Baseline Rd.
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:
"Learned more today than in all my 30 years in AZ!"
--Bob R. Phoenix

*$$$$Don't forget to use your Bonus Bucks in August!!$$$$

Don't know about Bonus Bucks? Bonus Dollars are distributed April 1st to May 31st and September 1st through October 31st.Earn Bonus Dollars totaling 10% of your total purchase (before tax). Example: A $100 purchase earns 10 Bonus Dollars. Bonus Dollars are redeemable August 1st through August 31st and January 1st through 31st to be used for up to 50% of your purchases in August and January. Example: If you have 10 Bonus Dollars you may use all 10 Bonus Dollars on a purchase of $20 or more (before tax). Bonus Dollars are not valid with other discounts or coupons.Bonus Dollars are not valid on sale items, sod, or special orders.Sales Limited to Stock on Hand. Not redeemable for cash.

Overstock Tree & Shrub Sale--all excess stock now 50% off regular retail!We are also extending our White Flag Sale through the month of August!! Including: Ice plants, natal plum, some bougainvillea, Ficus, Ruellia, Vinca major, Rain Lily & much more! Just tell the salesperson you saw our blog!

Cannot be combined with other discounts.Limited to stock on hand.

Offer Expires: 8/31/09

August Sales are still on

See the sale ad at the bottom for our August Overstock Tree & Shrub Sale & White Tag Sale (good all month) Use the plant savings to let us plant for you!

Gardener's World and Gardener's Eden Landscaping team welcomed many potential clients at their display at the Maricopa Home & Garden show at the University of Phoenix Stadium August 7 - 9. Gary & Sharon Petterson, Holly Banghart and Ray Buchelt (designers) show off our landscape display complete with a variety of plants, fountain and Solara open/close patio cover with stucco or natural stack rock columns. Tumbled pavers, flagstone, and Marbella stone completed the attractive walkways. Gardener's Eden Landscaping installed this in 2 days and tore it all down Sunday night. Our expert craftsmen can install any of this at your place and leave it there!! Flyer specials at the Homeshow are good through 10/31/09-subject to availability. Another attraction was the sales display of Great Big Plants liquid compost that was featured as one of 5 new products at the Home show. Another great seller was the First Step Soil Acidifier to soften your soil and let the water penetrate for deep, cool roots. We know you will be back for larger sizes of both. Gary Petterson was on channel 3 Good Morning Arizona on Sunday morning showing the Solara Patio and Great Big Plants.

Fresh veggies are still available: Onions, okra & Swiss chard (if ordered).

In This Issue
Brazilian Pepper
Turk's Cap
Yellow Dot

Product Availability
Arizona grown & climate acclimated plants: 1gal.-24" box. Some hard-to-find varieties. Poinsettias Grass, vegetable & flower seeds. Wide variety of fertilizers & soil amendments such as Great Big Plants & 1st Step Soil Acidifier. Fountains, Herbicides, fungicides & insecticides. Soil testing with a correct prescription; horticultural consultation. Greenworld Mulch & B-2 soil mix. LodgepolesLandscape design, install & maintenance, including irrigation systems & tree trimming. Design Build Makeover Specialists, Solara adjustable patio covers, Pavers, Water features, Arid & Tropical Plants, Irrigation, BBQs, Fireplaces, Hardscaping, Unique Plant Selection, Financing available, Fully licensed & bonded & Much More Call 602-437-2233 or visit our website: www.gardenersedenaz

Quick Links
Gardener's World
Gardener's Eden
Gary's Blog

No Classes in August Click on link for full schedule http://www.gardenpro.net/Class%20Schedule.htm
Next class:
Sept. 19 9am: Water Features & Aquatic Gardens
10am: Solving Phoenix Soil & Water Problems
Call 602-437-0700 to reserve your spot for the free classes & sign up for our email list. Held at 3401 E. Baseline Rd. Phoenix, AZ. Click on the address link to get directions. 3401 E. Baseline Rd.

Weekly Gardening & Green Tip:

Fertilize citrus with 16-8-8. Use First Step on areas of standing water to help control West Nile virus carrying mosquitoes. Also use First Step, if you haven't before, for leaf burn. Most importantly, DON'T OVER WATER!! See our website for our Water Management tips (pg. 17). Note: Before attempting to diagnose or treat any problem, be sure to either bring in a sample (or email us a photo) for verification with our Garden Pros. Also, please remember that we can't see it over the phone!

Green Tip:

Summer cooling bills giving you sticker shock? Then you are ready...
Cut costs and enjoy energy independence in your home or business with a solar electric system by 4Solar LLC. Designed for your specific needs using premium quality equipment, and installed by certified, licensed, bonded professionals a 4Solar photovoltaic system is a natural choice for clean renewable power. And solar energy has never been so affordable; newly available tax credits significantly lower the initial cost and long-term energy savings pay for the system!

Call Todd Smith at 480-313-3357 or email to tsmith4solar@yahoo.com for a free consultation! Ask about our Referral Rewards!

Feature Tree:

Brazilian Pepper (Schinus terebinthefolius)

Sprawling shrub or small tree (20-30' tall) that is native to subtropical and tropical South America, in southeastern Brazil, northern Argentina and Paraguay. While not a true pepper, the berries are often dried and sold as 'pink peppercorns'
Available in 15G & 24" Box

Feature Plant:

Turk's Cap(Malvaviscus drummondii)

It ranges from the Texas coastal plain, east to Florida & also to the West Indies, Mexico & Cuba. It reaches a maximum size of 4' x 4'. It prefers well-drained soil & light shade. Its leaves have been used as an emolient and in Mexico the flowers are used in a decoction to treat inflammation of the digestive tract and as a menstrual aid. The marble-size red fruit is edible, having a mealy taste, and is enjoyed by a number of birds and animals. The flowers provide nectar to eager ruby-throated hummingbirds and several species of butterflies. Malvaviscus is from a Greek word meaning "sticky mallow". Available in 1 & 5 gallon.

Feature Plant:

Yellow Dot (Wedelia trilobata)

Native to the northern part of South America & the West Indies. It's a creeping evergreen perennial that roots at the leaf nodes. The leaves are 3-lobed ovate. The flowers are yellow & daisy-like. It's an excellent ground cover that can take sun to filtered light, but doesn't tolerate wet soils. Available in 1G.

3401 E. Baseline Rd.
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:
"I have had issues with my backyard plants since moving into our new home 2 years ago. Since meeting Gary & Sharon at Gardener's World, my plants have never looked greener & more alive. They introduced me to First Step. This product works wonders. It's very easy to apply & saved me money on all the other plants I've been replacing. Thank you again for the wonderful tips via email & the patience to teach me about my plants. You guys are great!"
--Anthony L. Phoenix

Don't forget to use your Bonus Bucks in August!!

Don't know about Bonus Bucks? Bonus Dollars are distributed April 1st to May 31st and September 1st through October 31st.Earn Bonus Dollars totaling 10% of your total purchase (before tax). Example: A $100 purchase earns 10 Bonus Dollars. Bonus Dollars are redeemable August 1st through August 31st and January 1st through 31st to be used for up to 50% of your purchases in August and January. Example: If you have 10 Bonus Dollars you may use all 10 Bonus Dollars on a purchase of $20 or more (before tax). Bonus Dollars are not valid with other discounts or coupons. Bonus Dollars are not valid on sale items, sod, or special orders. Sales Limited to Stock on Hand. Not redeemable for cash.

Overstock Tree & Shrub Sale

All excess stock now 50% off regular retail! We are also extending our White Flag Sale through the month of August!! Including: Ice plants, natal plum, some bougainvillea, Ficus, Ruellia, Vinca major, Rain Lily & much more! Just tell the salesperson you saw our blog!

Cannot be combined with other discounts.Limited to stock on hand.

Offer Expires: 8/31/09

Bonus Bucks in August

See the ad at the bottom for our August Overstock Tree & Shrub Sale & White Tag Sale Use the plant savings to let us plant for you!

Come see our landscape display at the Maricopa Home & Garden Show at University of Phoenix Stadium Aug. 7-9 10am-7pm & Sunday 10am-5pm
Gardener's World has free tickets available (a $5.00 value)! Pick yours up at Gardener's World!

Gary Petterson (L) & team say, "Help your plants beat the heat with aluminized shade cloth!"Remember: plants need slow, deep watering & consistent use of First Step (3 x per year) to help ease heat stress. Stick a long-shanked screwdriver in the soil to see how wet the soil is. If it's soft & muddy, your watering too much. If it 's dry & the screwdriver doesn't go in very far, then your underwatering & have caliche. 'Stress Relief' is a product that helps reduce moisture loss due to high temps & scorching winds.

Fresh veggies are still available:

Onions, okra, Armenian cucumbers & Swiss chard.

In This Issue
Blue-leaf Wattle
Mexican Feather Grass
Hottentot Fig

Product Availability
Arizona grown & climate acclimated plants: 1gal.-24" box. Some hard-to-find varieties. Poinsettias, Grass, vegetable & flower seeds. Wide variety of fertilizers & soil amendments such as Great Big Plants & 1st Step Soil Acidifier. Fountains, Herbicides, fungicides & insecticides. Soil testing with a correct prescription; horticultural consultation, Greenworld Mulch & B-2 soil mix, Lodgepoles, Landscape design, install & maintenance, including irrigation systems & tree trimming.

Quick Links
Gardener's World
Gardener's Eden
Gary's Blog

No Classes in August
Next class: Sept. 12 9am: Water Features & Aquatic Gardens
10am: Solving Phoenix Soil & Water Problems
Click on link for all class schedules http://www.gardenpro.net/Class%20Schedule.htm Call 602-437-0700 to reserve your spot for the free classes & sign up for our email list. Held 3401 E. Baseline Rd. Phoenix, AZ. Click on the address to get directions. 3401 E. Baseline Rd.

Weekly Gardening & Green Tip:

T-tape-Probably one of the most efficient ways to water; especially veggie or flower beds. It can be customized to your specific needs--as large or small as you need. It can be connected to a timer for easier & more accurate watering.Note: Before attempting to diagnose or treat any problem, be sure to either bring in a sample (or email us a photo) for verification with our Garden Pros. Also, please remember that we can't see it over the phone!

Green Tip:
If your emitters are clogged with mineral deposits, try soaking them in white vinegar. This will dissolve the build-up & make them work more efficiently.

Feature Tree: Blue-leaf Wattle (Acacia saligna)
Native to Australia, this Acacia grows as a small, dense, spreading tree with a short trunk & a weeping habit. It grows up to 30' tall. Like many Acacia species, it has phyllodes rather than true leaves; these can be up to 10" long. The yellow flowers appear in early spring and late winter, in groups of up to ten bright yellow spherical flower heads.Available in 15G & 24" Box

Feature Shrub: Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella tennuisima)
Mexican feather grass occurs naturally on rocky slopes, dry open woods and dry prairies from New Mexico & Texas south through central Mexico. It's a graceful & delicate ornamental grass that grows in a dense fountain like clump with slender, wiry stems 1-2' tall. The leaves are 6-14" long. They are rolled inward very tightly so that they appear as thin wiry filaments. Available in 1 & 5G.It's on our sale!

Feature Plant: Hottentot Fig (Carpobrotus chilensis)
A species of succulent plant known by the common names of Hottentot fig & Sea fig. It's probably native to south Africa, but is familiar to the coastline of western North America, where it is an introduced species that has taken hold and become commonplace. It has long stems and fleshy, pointed leaves which are triangular in cross-section. Its flowers are magenta & bloom mainly in spring. Available in 1G. It's on our sale!

3401 E. Baseline Rd.
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:

"Excellent & expert information unavailable anywhere else. "
--Geoff D. Phoenix

Don't forget to use your Bonus Bucks in August!!

Don't know about Bonus Bucks? Bonus Dollars are distributed April 1st to May 31st and September 1st through October 31st.Earn Bonus Dollars totaling 10% of your total purchase (before tax). Example: A $100 purchase earns 10 Bonus Dollars.
Bonus Dollars are redeemable August 1st through August 31st and January 1st through 31st to be used for up to 50% of your purchases in August and January. Example: If you have 10 Bonus Dollars you may use all 10 Bonus Dollars on a purchase of $20 or more (before tax). Bonus Dollars are not valid with other discounts or coupons.Bonus Dollars are not valid on sale items, sod, or special orders.Sales Limited to Stock on Hand. Not redeemable for cash.

Overstock Tree & Shrub Sale--all excess stock now 50% off regular retail! We are also extending our White Flag Sale through the month of August!!Including: Ice plants, natal plum, some bougainvillea, Ficus, Ruellia, Vinca major, Rain Lily & much more! No need to print this coupon, just tell the salesperson you saw our blog!
Cannot be combined with other discounts.Limited to stock on hand.

Offer Expires: 8/31/09

Maricopa Home & Garden Show

See the Ad at the bottom for our Overstock Tree & Shrub August Sale (now thru August) Use the plant savings to have us plant for you!

Come see our landscape display at the Maricopa Home & Garden Show at University of Phoenix Stadium Aug. 7-9 10am-7pm & Sunday 10am-5pm
Gardener's World has tickets available (a $5.00 value)! They're free with a purchase of $5.00 or more!

You can still buy veggies everyday from
Gary & Sharon's garden!! We still have tomatoes, onions, Armenian cucumbers (burpless & no need to peel) & 'Fat Boy' okra. Please call for availability.

In This Issue
Indian Laurel Fig
Natal Plum
Rain Lily

Product Availability
Arizona grown & climate acclimated plants: 1gal.-24" box. Some hard-to-find varieties. Poinsettias Grass, vegetable & flower seeds. Wide variety of fertilizers & soil amendments such as Great Big Plants & 1st Step Soil Acidifier. Fountains, herbicides, fungicides & insecticides. Soil testing with a correct prescription; horticultural consultation, Greenworld mulch & B-2 soil mix, Lodgepoles, Landscape design, install & maintenance, including irrigation systems & tree trimming.

Quick Links
Gardener's World
Gardener's Eden
Gary's Blog

No Classes in August
Click on link for all class schedules
http://www.gardenpro.net/Class%20Schedule.htm
Next class:
Sept. 12
9am: Water Features & Aquatic Gardens
10am: Solving Phoenix Soil & Water Problems
Call 602-437-0700 to reserve your spot for the free classes & sign up for our email list.
Held at 3401 E. Baseline Rd. Phoenix, AZ. Click on the address link to get directions.
3401 E. Baseline Rd.

Weekly Gardening & Green Tip:
Shade Cloth-One of the best ways to help your plants survive the 'dog days' is to cover them with shade cloth. We have aluminized shade cloth that can be cut to your specific dimensions. Gary Petterson (L) and team at Gardener's World show the aluminized shade cloth that gives the best protection from hot sun. Note: Before attempting to diagnose or treat any problem, be sure to bring a sample in to verify it with our Garden Pros.

Green Tip:
If your emitters are clogged with mineral deposits, try soaking them in white vinegar. This will dissolve the build-up & make them work more efficiently.

Feature Tree: Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus nitida)

Native from Malaysia to Borneo, the Indian Laurel Fig is a fast growing, evergreen shade tree. Deep watering is essential to keeping this tree's roots moving downward instead of outward. They're maximum dimensions are 30-60' high x 30' wide. Pictured here is the big Ficus at the front of our nursery. It is somewhat messy because of the small inedible figs that drop, but it's probably the best shade tree for our area.
Available in 15G & 24" & 36' box. On our sale!


Feature Shrub: Natal Plum (Carissa macrocarpa)

This deep green shrub is native to S. Africa. It can tolerate full sun to light shade & can reach 2-7' x 7-10', depending on the variety. It produces 5-petaled white flowers that give way to plum-like fruits that are edible (the rest of the plant is poisonous). Stems are generally thorny with forked spines.
Available in 1, 5 & 15 gallon sizes. On our sale!


Feature Plant: Rain Lily (Zephyranthes spp.)

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Rain lilies, so named because of their tendency to burst into bloom after a rain, are originally from Mexico, Guatemala and the grassy plains of South America. These clump-forming perennials start small, but when left in undisturbed will develop over several seasons into truly impressive sights. They need shade & would do well under trees where grass has difficulty growing. They come in white, pink & yellow.
Available in 1 & 3 gallon sizes. On our sale!

3401 E. Baseline Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85042
602-437-0700 (Gardener's World)
602-437-2233 (Gardener's Eden Landscaping)
Fax: 602-437-8660

A+ rated

Go green-print this only if necessary!!

Testimonial on our client service & free classes:
"I need to apologize to 2 of our trees now that I know how to take better care of them!"
--Lynn M. Phoenix

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Don't forget to use your Bonus Bucks in August!! Don't know about Bonus Bucks? Bonus Dollars are distributed April 1st to May 31st and September 1st through October 31st. Earn Bonus Dollars totaling 10% of your total purchase (before tax). Example: A $100 purchase earns 10 Bonus Dollars. Bonus Dollars are redeemable August 1st through August 31st and January 1st through January 31st to be used for up to 50% of your purchases in August and January. Example: If you have 10 Bonus Dollars you may use all 10 Bonus Dollars on a purchase of $20 or more (before tax). Bonus Dollars are not valid with other discounts or coupons. Bonus Dollars are not valid on sale items, sod, or special orders. Sales Limited to Stock on Hand. Not redeemable for cash.
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Overstock Tree & Shrub Sale!! All excess stock now 50% off regular retail.
Cannot be combined with other discounts.Limited to stock on hand.

Offer Expires: 8/31/09

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 Issue
Willow Acacia
Carribean Agave
Angelonia

Quick Links
Gardener's World
Gardener's Eden
Gary's Blog
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:
Heat Stress-What is plant heat stress, how do you know your plant is stressed, and what do you do when your plants have been affected? Plants are just like people when it comes to heat stress; they have to have a certain amount of water to keep the system operating. During times of intense heat, evapotranspiration is accelerated. Evapotranspiration is the amount of water a plant takes up through the roots and releases through the underside of the leaf along with oxygen. Plants in distress show wilt, the leaves may look brownish and crisp around the edges, the plant may begin dropping leaves to shut down the evapotranspiration, branches will begin to die back, blooming stops and they pre-maturely drop the blossoms. When observing your plants, look at them in the morning, before the intense heat sets in. Even if well-watered, they may wilt in the middle of the day, but it doesn't necessarily mean they need water. More plants die from over watering than under watering.There are several steps you can take to keep your plants healthy during our intense summer heat: deep watering (see our watering guide on our website), soil acidification, mulching, and use of stress relief amendments such as Perk or 'Great Big Plants'. Also, shade cloth can be used to protect plants from the burning rays of the sun. The object is to keep the plant healthy, watered and the root zone as cool as possible.
Note: Before attempting to diagnose or treat any problem, be sure & verify it with our Garden Pros.
See the coupon at the bottom for July Sales.

Green Tip:
Got worms? Earthworms aren't just bait, they're your garden's best friend! Worms tunnel deeply in the soil and bring the subsoil closer to the surface mixing it with the topsoil. Slime, a secretion of earthworms, contains nitrogen. Nitrogen is an important nutrient for plants. The sticky slime helps to hold clusters of soil particles together in formations called aggregates. Maintaining a healthy population of worms is easy. Just use common sense and see that they have a moist, well-mulched habitat with plenty of decaying matter. Take care when turning the compost pile. A pile interior might contain dozens of worms, so try to relocate them to an area where they will have a good chance in which to burrow deeply. Worms are resilient, have a high reproduction rate, and can survive without us. But with just a little help they can be made to flourish. And you can forget about ever needing a rototiller

Feature Tree:
Sweet Acacia (Acacia smallii)
Native from the southern US to S. America, this is a fast growing evergreen tree, whose maximum dimensions are 20' x 20'. It has moderate litter, is thorny & a moderate water user. The sweet scent of its gold flowers is as common as the scent of orange blossoms in the spring.

Available in 15G & 24" & 36' box.


Feature Shrub:
Aretmisia 'Powis Castle'
(Artemisia arborescens x absinthium)
Powis Castle artemisia is an evergreen (actually "eversilver") perennial with woody stems. It also can be classified as a shrub or sub-shrub. This is a beautiful silver-gray plant that grows in a dense, billowing mound up to 2-3' x 3-6' in diameter. The leaves are finely dissected like filigreed silver lacework. Powis Castle rarely flowers, but some plants may occasionally produce 6" panicles of silver, yellow-tinged flower heads. This artemisia has a more compact habit and is less leggy and sprawling than others.

Available in 1 & 5 gallon sizes.


Feature Plant:
Lily Turf (Liriope muscari)
Liriope, also commonly called 'border grass' is not actually a grass but a member of the lily family, a fact that inspires another of its common names, lilyturf. The dark green, ribbonlike foliage grows in length from 10-18" & then recurves toward the ground to form rounded clumps. As the clumps mature they merge into a continuous carpet that resembles a plot of shaggy lawn grass. In summer, spikes of small purple, violet or white flowers rise from the center of clumps. Flowers are followed by pea-sized black or white berries in autumn. Liriope spreads quite fast in reasonable soil, creating a substantial tuberous root mass. It grows best in morning sun/afternoon shade or filtered light. Moderate water user.

Available in 1 & 5 gallon sizes.


3401 E. Baseline Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85042
602-437-0700 (Gardener's World)
602-437-2233 (Gardener's Eden Landscaping)
Fax: 602-437-8660
A+ rated

Go green


Testimonial on our client service & free classes:

"Plants won't be laughing at me now with the knowledge I've gained!"
--Robert Y. Phoenix

Remember:

White Tag,

Coleus (buy 1 4", get 1 free) &
First Step ($5.off 20# bag w/plant purchase of $20.)
Sales are good through 7/31/09!
Cannot be combined with other discounts.

Offer Expires: 7/31/09

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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Monsoon season is here, so be prepared! As trees mature, move emitters out toward the dripline to encourage a more stable root system to balance the canopy. Be sure to deep water (see our watering guide on our website). Using 'Deep Drip' watering stakes will help get the water down to the root zone & appling First Step Soil Acidifier (see coupon @ bottom) will help break up the caliche. Also, proper pruning to open up the canopy will help to reduce limb breakage & uprooting. These are pictures of an unpruned mesquite (L) & a pruned one (R).

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Feature Tree: Texas Ebony (Pithecellobium flexicaule)

Slow growing, low water use evergreen tree with an irregular form that is native to south Texas & Mexico. It's maximum dimensions are around 20' x 15'. The leaves are dark green & small. In late spring to early summer it blooms cream-colored puffy flowers that give way to brown seed pods. The branches have a zigzag form & are quite thorny.

Available in 15G & 24" box sizes.
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Feature Plant: Canna Lily (Canna x generalis)

Large leaves & brightly colored flowers are the distinguishing features of this plant. They're versatile enough to tolerate full sun as well as shade. Cut them down in winter & they'll come right back in spring. They work well around water features due to their low litter. Deadheading spent blossoms & removing old leaves are about all the maintenance they need, other than regular watering & slow release fertilizer, such as our Flower Power, applied every 4 months.

Available in 1 & 5 gallon sizes.
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Feature Shade Plant: Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides)

The Coleus plant has very colorful foliage and is popular as a houseplant and in gardens. Its geographic origin is Southeast Asia and Malaysia. In our climate, they can be kept as perennials & do best in shade or filtered light. They can grow to a maximum height of about 2 feet. They produce a stalk of white-purple flowers. Pinching them back will cause them to bush. They are heat tolerant & require moderate water.

Available in 4" & 1 gallon sizes.
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Featured Tree: Evergreen Elm (Ulmus parvifolia)

Fast growing, semievergreen with a potential 35' x 35' dimension. A
great shade tree with a weeping form. Seasonal litter & no thorns.
Needs moderate water.


Available in 15G, 24" & 36" box sizes.
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Featured Shrub: Jojoba (Simmondsi chinensis)

Slow growing, low water use Evergreen shrub with a mounding growth habit & gray-green coarsely textured foliage. their maximum dimensions are 6' x 6'. They're good for naturalistic landscapes, screening, or informal hedge. The name "jojoba" originated with the O'odham people of the Sonoran Desert in the southwestern US, who treated burns with an antioxidant salve made from a paste of the jojoba nut.

Available in 1 & 5G sizes.
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Feature Flower: Wave Petunia

Spreading annual variety of petunia that is heat tolerant. Great in hanging baskets or as a ground cover.

Available in 4" size & hanging baskets.
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Spuria Iris

This is a yellow spuria iris hybridized by Dr Charles Jenkins.

Caring for Iris. She loves to be pampered.

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Water in summer:
We have SRP flood irrigation. We water the bearded every 2 weeks and spuria once a month. If you have drip, tape or hose deep water bearded every 10 to 14 days and spuria once a month. If your iris are inmixed beds, water to keep least drought tolerant healthy. Do not overhead water as this could get water in the fans and cause rot. Too much water will cause steam in the humidity that causes rot.

Weed control:
Broadleaf weeds can be killed with Grassgetter. Or hand weed and then apply Amaze or XL2G pre-emergent weed control to avoid further summer weeds. Both are granular and control the broadest spectrum of weeds and grasses. They can be sprinkled around the irises according to the label without hurting the rhizomes. This gives about 6 months control of weeds if you do not disturb the soil. Carefully pull the few weeds that appear. Nutgrass: control with Sedgehammer. This herbicide translocates to kill the nut and is the safest, most economical herbicide. It kills only nutgrass. Hand weeding only spreads the nuts and solarization is not effective on established nutgrass.

Rotting from fungus:
Apply Agri-fos on Tall Bearded iris. It is available in pints and quarts. Great Big plants also helps control fungus. Spuriarotting is better controlled with Terrachlor. Call 602-769-7020 to Sharonto order some.

Insect control:
Use Merit to control mealy bugs at the same time you treatfor fungus since mealy bugs transport fungus.

pH:
The basic iris handbook recommends pH of 6.1 to 7.2. As we water, we continue to add salts. To keep the pH lower, Gary recommends applying FirstStep Soil Acidifier (DisperSul) 3 times a year. We remember when by thinking of these holidays: Valentines Day, Memorial Day and Labor Day. Sprinkle around the plants and water in. This also keeps water from standing and attracting mosquitoes. It also helps water go deeper that establishes better rhizomes. The other advantage of a correct pH is that fertilizers can be taken up by the plant instead of being locked up by the caliche. If you dont know what your pH is, bring a soil sample to the meeting to be tested.

Digging:
Sterilize with solution of 1 Tbs /gal water. Then soak in superthrive and plant, being careful not to cover the top of the rhizome with soil. Willard and Betty Schroeder said they plant the bloom stalks and they usually grow for them.