January: What to Do in the Desert Garden
January is the second coldest month, but there are still plenty of things to be done in the desert garden. Here’s a look at what you can plant this month, … Read more
Monthly To Do Guides
Whether you are new to gardening in the desert or have been at it a while, there is always more to learn. Here at Southwest Gardener, you’ll find guides on what to do in the garden month-by-month. No more guessing on when it’s time to plant, prune, fertilize, water, and perform other gardening tasks and activities.
February: What to Do in the Desert Garden
February is on the cusp of spring in the desert garden. Here’s a look at what you can plant, what you should prune, how and when to fertilize citrus, where … Read more
March: What to Do in the Desert Garden
It’s officially spring in the desert garden. Wildflowers are blooming and many plants are pushing out new growth. Here’s a look at what you can plant, what you should prune, … Read more
April: What to Do in the Desert Garden
While there’s beauty to be found all year in the desert, April just may be the most beautiful month. And for gardeners, it’s possibly the busiest, too. Here’s a look … Read more
May: What to Do in the Desert Garden
As the weather heats up in May, gardening activity winds down. Discover what you can still plant, prune, and fertilize (and what you shouldn’t), how to adjust your watering schedule … Read more
June: What to Do in the Desert Garden
The merciless heat and aridity of June make it the hardest month on plants and the most challenging for desert gardeners. Discover what you should and shouldn’t do in the … Read more
July: What to Do in the Desert Garden
In the desert southwest, July means the arrival of monsoon storms, which bring higher humidity and much-needed rain. Here’s what garden tasks you should do, which to skip, and things … Read more
August: What to Do in the Desert Garden
August in the desert southwest is a lively month of contrasts as sporadic storms can bring welcome rain and cool fronts, and beautiful sunsets. But it can also bring pests, … Read more
September: What to Do in the Desert Garden
September means the monsoon is winding down and even though it might be fall elsewhere, it’s still summer here. There’s plenty to do in the garden this month. Here’s a … Read more
October: What to Do in the Desert Garden
October is the month gardeners have been waiting for! The weather is getting cooler and it’s prime time for planting desert landscape plants. Here’s a look at what you can … Read more
November: What to Do in the Desert Garden
November is a great month for planting cold-hardy plants and winter annuals… and for enjoying your garden! Here’s a look at what you can plant this month, how to cut … Read more
December: What to Do in the Desert Garden
December in the desert is the coldest month, but you can still plant some cold-hardy plants and winter annuals. It’s also time to get ready for the first freeze. Here’s … Read more