January-get the garden ready

There are two main growing seasons in Phoenix: from mid February until the end of May, and from September to mid November. As a result, nation-wide calendars are ill adapted to our needs.

January
The only winter month in Phoenix.
- Spray dormant shrubs.
- Last chance to plant bare roots trees and shrubs.
- Prune roses and deciduous fruit trees.
- Monitor freeze warnings
- Plant summer bulbs.

What to sow:
African Daisies, Ageratum, Alyssum, Bachelor Button, Calendula, California Poppy, Candytuft, Carnation, Clarkia, Delphinium, Everlastings, Gaillardia, Globe Amaranth, Godetia, Gypsophila, Helichrisum, Hollyhocks, Larkspur, Lupines, Nicotiana, Pansy, Petunia, Phlox, Pinks, Poppy, Salpiglossis, Scabiosa, Shasta Daisy, Snapdragon, Sweet Peas, Sweet Sultan, Sweet William, Verbena, Viola

In the vegetable garden
- Plant bare roots asparagus and strawberries.
- Plant cabbage, carrots, lettuce, potatoes, radishes.

In The Garden-June

June is a hard month for young plants, it is very hot and very dry. Concentrate on helping your plants survive.

Stick to your fertilizing program.
Check that all the trunk parts of citrus and young trees that are exposed to the sun are painted white. This keeps them cooler and protects them from sunburn. Use white latex paint diluted with water (1 volume white flat latex paint for 1 volume water).
Cut your grass higher (2 to 3 inches) to decrease the water use.
Check your drip watering system. Verify the ground humidity around all plants. Check your drippers every other day to see if any popped out now that heat is making the hoses softer.
Plant pumpkin, winter squash.
Start collecting spring bulbs after their leaves die naturally. The exceptions are daffodil bulbs that can stay there, flourish over summer. Daffodil bulbs are toxic, so they are generally safe in the ground.
It is a good time to plant palm trees.
What to sow in the flower garden:
Balsam, Celosia Cockscomb, Cosmos, Four O'clock, Gaillardia, Gloriosa Daisy, Gourds, Kochia, Marigold, Portulaca, Shasta Daisy, Sunflower, Thunbergia, Vinca, Zinnia

What to Plant in January

January
The only winter month in Phoenix.
- Spray dormant shrubs.
- Last chance to plant bare roots trees and shrubs.
- Prune roses and deciduous fruit trees.
- Monitor freeze warnings
- Plant summer bulbs.

What to sow:
African Daisies, Ageratum, Alyssum, Bachelor Button, Calendula, California Poppy, Candytuft, Carnation, Clarkia, Delphinium, Everlastings, Gaillardia, Globe Amaranth, Godetia, Gypsophila, Helichrisum, Hollyhocks, Larkspur, Lupines, Nicotiana, Pansy, Petunia, Phlox, Pinks, Poppy, Salpiglossis, Scabiosa, Shasta Daisy, Snapdragon, Sweet Peas, Sweet Sultan, Sweet William, Verbena, Viola

In the vegetable garden
- Plant bare roots asparagus and strawberries.
- Plant cabbage, carrots, lettuce, potatoes, radishes.

In the Garden for October

October: ❤

The weather is cooling down and its time to plant the citrus you want, and also the winter bloom and vegetables.

*this is a great month to do your planting, the nurseries are loaded with container grown plants.
*its also a great time to divide perennials
*time to sow wild flowers
*plant impatients in shady, frost protected area of your garden

What to Sow:
african daisies, allyssum, aster, bachelor buttons, belle of ireland, calendula, california poppy, candytuft, carnation, clarkia, delphinium, forget-me-not, gaillardia, godetia, gypsophyla, hollyhocks, larkspur, lupines, nasturinum, nicotiana, pansy, petunia, phlox, pinks, poppy, salpiglossis, scabiosa, shasta daisy, snapdragon, sweet peas, sweet william, verbena, viola.

Bulbs:
you can plant bulbs that have low chilling requirements, (they dont need a cold period before starting to grow)
Amaryllis, Anemone, calle, daffodil, iris, muscari, oxalis, ranuculas, sparaxis, watsonia
put bulbs that need chilling in the fridge for 6-8 weeks, crocus, hyacinth, and tulip

In the Veggie Garden:
*time to plant artichokes, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, garlic, lettuce, peas, radishes.

Your Lawn:
The nights are getting cool enough, its time to plant the winter lawn. If you decide not to do it, make sure you fertilize your lawn again to keep it green as long as possible.

In the Garden for September

Ok Ladies the weather is cooling down to a nice 100 degrees, but the monsoon is finished, water needs are still high. Planting is not as hard on the plants if you wait until the night temperature falls in the 70's to do your plantings.

For September:

ANNUALS AND PERENNIALS TO SOW:

AFRICAN DAISIES, ALYSSUM, ASTER, BACHELOR BUTTON, BELLS OF IRELAND, CALENDULA, CALIFORNIA POPPY, CANDYTUFT, CARNATION, CLARKIA, COLUMBINE, DELPHINIUM, FORGET ME NOT, GAILLARDIA, GODETIA, GYSOPHILA, HOLLYHOCKS, LARKSPUR, LUPINES, NASTURNIUM NICOTIANA, PANSY, PETUNIA, PHLOX, PINKS, POPPY, SALPIGLOSSIS, SCABIOSA, SHASTA DAISY, SNAPDRAGON, STOCKES, SWEET PEAS, SWEET SULTAN, SWEET WILLIAM, VERBENA AND VIOLA.

IN THE VEGGIE GARDEN:

PLANT BEETS, BROCCOLI, CABBAGE, CARROTS, CAULIFLOWER, CELERY, EGGPLANT, GARLIC, LETTUCE, PEAS AND RADISHES.

YOUR LAWN:

It is time to decide if you are going to overseed your lawn with winter grass. If you are not, high nitrogen fertilizer will keep it green longer.