Southwestern Deserts
May, 2001
Regional Report
In the Garden
Planting Container Gardens
As our temperatures rise, plants growing in containers need more attention. Soil can really heat up in a pot, and roots can't seek out deeper, moister, or cooler conditions as they would in the garden. Containers usually displayed on concrete patios or...
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Resources
Shows & Events
Turf Workshop If you're going to have a lawn in the low desert, do it right. Attend this workshop sponsored by...
Web Finds
Desert Demonstration Garden If you think it's too hot to go outside, you can enjoy a virtual tour of this garden in Nevada at...
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Regional Reminders
- Protect Deciduous Fruit
- Butterflies on Citrus
- Hand-Pollinate Vegetables
- Fertilize Citrus
- Maintain Spring Bulbs
