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Kevens Corner – What to do in your garden this month

Trim plants such as bougainvillea back lightly and fertilize. Once the temps are back down to double-digit, your plants will reward you with new, green growth.

Lyndie Warner The list of ‘to-dos’ for the October desert gardener can be rather long, but the results will be apparent when the weather cools and your plants begin to shine. Weed Control Toward the end of September, beginning of October, apply a pre-emergent. I use a product called SURFLAN XL, a granular product that…

Keven’s Corner: What to do in your garden in August

Plant. The monsoon season is one of the most desirable times of the year to plant. Increased humidity and rain helps plants establish better root systems with less stress than if planted earlier in the summer. Adjust irrigation system. If monsoon rains have brought adequate moisture, adjust your irrigation system to skip as needed so…