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Southwest Gardener
  • Start Here
  • About
  • Plant Library
    • Annuals & Perennials
    • Ground Covers
    • Native Plants
    • Ornamental Grasses
    • Shrubs
    • Succulents
    • Trees
    • Vines
  • Gardening Basics
    • Desert Plant Care
    • Monthly To Do Guides
    • Myths & Misinformation
    • Pests & Problems
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    • Tucson Gardening Events Calendar
    • Tucson Nursery Directory
    • Javelina Resistant Plant List
    • Rabbit Resistant Plant List
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Desert Plant Care

There are many aspects of plant care to keep your desert plants healthy and beatiful. Watering is at the top of the list, but there is also pruning, fertilizing, providing shade and cold protection, and more. Here at Southwest Gardener you’ll find in-depth information on keeping your plants healthy and beautiful while, minimizing maintenance tasks for you.

watering shrubs an irrigation system

How to Water Desert Shrubs: How Often? How Much?

90% of desert homeowners don’t water their shrubs correctly. This stresses the plants, wastes water, and costs you money. Learn how to water the right way for beautiful, healthy desert … Read more

watering a tree with an irrigation system

How to Water Desert Trees: How Often? How Much?

90% of desert homeowners don’t water their trees correctly. This stresses the plants, wastes water, and costs you money. Learn how to water the right way for beautiful, healthy desert … Read more

watering can sprinkling small trees

When Is a Desert Plant “Established”?

Is your new desert plant “established”? If so, it may be time to give it less water. But how can you tell? Learn two ways to determine when a new … Read more

spreading fertilizer by hand

Should You Fertilize Desert Landscape Plants?

Should you fertilize desert landscape plants? Or is this a maintenance step you should skip? Here’s a look at the pros and cons of fertilizing, synthetic vs organic fertilizers, and … Read more

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