| Summer | Winter | Quick Facts |
Perennial & Annual Flowers | – Water everyday – Partial sun is best for most perennials | – Water every other day to 3x a week | Planted in pot: Larger pots/ containers are more desirable Bedding Flowers: Same watering requirements |
Herbs | – Water every other day | – Water 3x a week/ If rain occurs, water less* | – Best in larger pots |
Euphorbia | – Water once a week moderately | – Water 2x a month thoroughly | -Low water -Shady area -Best in large pot or in ground -Protect from frost |
Cacti and Agave | – Water one to two times a month | – Water once a month | – Afternoon shade is best if it is potted – Baby and young specimen require more shade and a bit more water than larger, established ones |
Succulents | In a pot/container: – Move to shade or inside – Water 2-3x a month only | – You can put succulents out in ½ day sun – Water 2x a month | – Overwatering is a common way of losing succulents – If planting in ground, remember that critters eat them! – Give good drainage, sandy cactus mix soil, shady under a big tree provides protection from frost in winter and sun in summer – A micro-climate! |
Citrus Trees | -Water deeply 3x a week *newly planted* -Water 1-2x a week *Established* | – Water 1-2x a week deeply | – Requires good soil – A lot of water – Fertilize Labor Day, Valentine’s Day, and Memorial Day; for dwarf varieties in pots, increase watering requirements |
Shrubs | – Water every day *newly planted* – Water 3-4x a week *established* | – Water 3x a week *newly planted* – Water 2x a week *established* | – New/established shrubs require more frequent watering; Some native shrubs require less water *We do not recommend shrubs for pots, other than lantanas *Established means planted in for at least 3 years! *Newly planted is about 1-2 years depending on the plant |
Palms | – Water thoroughly every other day *newly planted* -Longer duration during summer | – Water deeply once a week until water has reached a root depth of 3-5ft – Approximately about 4 hours with hose on trickle | – Generally, not recommended for pots unless it’s a very largepot/container – We don’t recommend queen palms for AZ – Fertilize palms once a month with a good fertilizer March-September – We recommend using liquid palm food fertilizer or manganese sulfate (manganese sulfate included in liquid palm food) – Always deep water – It’s almost impossible to overwater queen palms |
Pines | – Thoroughly 2x a month if established | – Once a month | – Afghan pines and Italian cypress are popular here but they get very large |
Trees | – Water every day *newly planted* – Water 2-3x a week *established* | – Water 3x a week *newly planted* – Water 1x a week *established* | -Don’t use granular fertilizer in containers unless it’s recommended or mixed properly with water -Best to have separate zones (valves) 1,2,3,4, etc. for shrubs, citrus, trees, and pots -For pots and containers use only good potting mix -For in ground planting, always amend your soil/ground area! * we recommend composted mulch or Omni mix |
** Established plant refers to at least 2-3 years planted**