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Hi, Desert Gardener,
It will soon be April, a uniquely beautiful month in the desert. It's also one of the busiest months for gardeners. Find out what you should do in your garden this month in April's Gardening Guide.
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I realized after I sent last week's newsletter that I didn't mention it was officially spring. Normally, that's an important gardening milestone but it slipped my mind. I thought we skipped spring and went straight to summer. π
My garden is currently a mixed bag. I've got plants that didn't freeze that have never looked better. And I've got a few "bulletproof" plants that are a little fried. How about you? How's your garden doing?
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In this week's newsletter, we cover:
- What to do in the garden in April
- Featured plant: Blue palo verde
- What to do before making any major plant purchase
- Weed or wildflower?
- and more!
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April Gardening Guide
While thereβs beauty to be found in the desert all year, April might just be the most beautiful month. And for gardeners, itβs one of the busiest, too. Hereβs a look at what you can plant, what you should prune, how to adjust your watering schedule, and more.
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Palo Verde Fun Fact!
Palo verde is Arizonaβs official state tree. But since the legislators were not botanists, they failed to designate which palo verde. Consequently, both blue palo verde and foothills palo verde are considered "the state tree".
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Blue Palo Verde: Unmistakable Sign of Spring
Blue palo verde is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant tree with green bark. You know that spring has arrived when these trees put on their display of sunny yellow flowers. Hereβs everything you need to know about growing this Sonoran Desert native.
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Upcoming Tucson Events
A note to my Tucson gardeners: As SWG gardener's outreach has expanded, the majority of my readers now live outside of Tucson. (No one is more surprised than me!) Consequently, I've decided to put less emphasis on Tucson events. I will still highlight upcoming events here, but an "Event Guide", which lists the sources of events, will be replacing the "Events Calendar".
* Easy Care Designs for Summer Pots @ Tucson Botanical Garden
* Cholla Bud Harvest @ Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
* Tombstone Annual Rose Festival @ Rose Tree Museum
Check on the details and find more events in the Tucson Gardening Event Guide β
Not in Tucson? Look for online classes. Anyone can participate in these.
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9 Things to Know Before Buying a Desert Landscape Plant
Some desert landscape plants, like trees and large succulents, can be an investment. Choosing the right plant can save you time, money, and disappointment. Here are the top 9 factors to consider before making any major purchases.
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Gardening Quote
β"You are here for a short visit, Donβt hurry, donβt worry and be sure to smell the roses along the way." β Walter Hagen, professional golfer
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Weed or Wildflower?
If you see a seedling with skinny, slightly fuzzy, dark green leaves, it's a blackfoot daisy. This Arizona native perennial ground cover is smothered in adorable, white, daisy-like flowers much of the year.
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Before You Go...
Do you have a gardening question you'd like to see answered here? Send it to ask@swgardener.com.
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Keep growing and learning,
βDesert Dee
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