March !π¦, hi-viz plant πΉ, stinknet β οΈ, what to plant now, (& what to plant later) π΅π΄
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Hi, Desert Gardener,
Excuse my being trite, but it looks like March is living up to its reputation of coming in like a lion. Today's blustery weather reminds me that 2 years ago, I had 5" of snow in my garden the first week in March! (It flattened most of my shrubs some are still growing wonky. π₯Ί)
Every year about this time I see the same question -- "What is that plant with the glowing yellow-green flowers?" So I thought I'd answer that question pre-emptively with this week's featured plant.
In this week's newsletter, we cover:
- Featured Plant: Gopher Plant πΉ
- What to plant in spring -- month-by-month
- The obnoxious weed everyone must know about β οΈ
- What to do in the garden in March π©π»βπΎ
- Upcoming gardening event highlights (Plant Sales!)
- and more!
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Featured Plant:
Gopher Plant
Gopher plant is a stunning ground cover thatβs native to dry parts of the Mediterranean. Every spring, its whorls of green-gray leaves are topped with brilliant chartreuse flowers. When in bloom, these high-viz flowers are show-stoppers!
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Spring Clean-Up Tip! Check for Nests
While you are doing your spring clean-up, be sure to check for bird nests before you prune trees, shrubs, or other large plants. πͺΊ
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What to Plant in Spring (Month by Month)
Most desert landscape plants do best when planted early in the spring to get established before summer's heat. But others should be planted later -- in April or even May. Here's a look at what you should plant month-by-month.
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Stop Stinknet
Stinknet is bad news even in its native South African habitat. Here it's an alarmingly aggressive, invasive plant that threatens desert biodiversity, contributes to wildfires, and emits toxic gases when burned. Every gardener should know how to ID it, what to do if you find any, and how to get rid of it safely. Watch this video or learn more at Stinknet.org ββ
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March: What to Do in the Garden This Month
Here's a detailed look at what you can plant (and what you should wait on), what you should prune, how to adjust your watering schedule for spring, and more in our March Guide.
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Tucson Garden Events & Classes
Keep an eye out for renowned spring plant sales! Some upcoming highlights include:
* Spring Plant Sale @ Tohono Chul Park
* Spring Plant Sale & Pop-up Shop @ Native Seeds SEARCH
* Water Harvesting Tour @ Brad Lancaster
This year's Pima County Home Garden Tour is being held on April 5 and focuses on gardens north of Tucson. You can get your tickets here. (They often sell out.)
Get the details on these events and more in our Tucson Gardening Events Calendar β
Not in Tucson? Look for classes offered via Zoom.
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Garden Quote
"March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb."
- English Proverb
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Before You Go...
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Keep growing and learning,
βDesert Dee
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