Not all plants are equally thirsty: a guide to watering your garden

	​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**