We have a quote to seal and paint our approximately 1500sq ft block wall that goes around our home for $1500. Is it worth it? Will it make the backyard any cooler? We are in Yuma. Also unsure of what color to do? We don’t want to be blinded with too light.
Two trees that were planted at the same time 1 and a 1/2 to 2 years ago. They are in the front yard facing East. They are being watered once a week, at night, every Sunday or Saturday, with a shower nozzle for about 5 minutes each, waving the wand around the mulch. Focusing around the drip line. My mom thinks they are being watered too much and should only be watered about once a month.
I am looking into putting a shade tree in our backyard since our master bedroom window is a good size and faces west. We have sun screens, blinds and blackout curtains but the master bedroom is still the hottest room in the summer and I am wondering if a tree might help keep the room cool.
We have a small yard with mostly grass and get a yard service so I don't want something high maintenance or with a massive root system and I want to go native even if we have sprinklers in back because it is better for the environment.
Hey guys,
Ive had this citrus for almost a year now and its been looking curled like this for most of the time. I have been deep watering slowly for a few hours every week as its a baby tree and have been fertilizing every few months with a slow fertilizer.
I even raised the tree a bit so the top roots aren't getting buried. I spoke to a nursery and they said that its because of the erratic weather changes we've had recently and the tree will be fine. They also mentioned the rule of the tree where the first year they sleep, second year they creep and then they leap
Just wanted to post it on here incase you guys have any recommendations for this.
Thank you for your time!!
Hey, AZ Landscaping!
I'm so happy to find this sub. I've just started gardening for the first time and I've really been enjoying it. I've been seeking as much information as I can about growing native plants here in Southern AZ. I've found some fantastic resources, but I always have more questions.
I might need to refine my search terms, but I haven't been able to find conversations on this sub about watering at night. I'm in Tucson and my schedule can be a little irregular. I am going to put young trees on irrigation this week, but I have some other things that are getting established (a Texas Ranger, seed-grown Ocotillo, Milkweed, Fairy Duster, Purple Prickly Pear) and it would make my life so much easier if I could sometimes water between 9-10 PM instead of 7:30-8:00 AM. Putting them all on drip irrigation is not possible right now, only the trees are going to have that this summer.
I've gathered that there's some concern about fungal growth. Is that really an issue here in the desert? I thought maybe I should avoid watering the prickly pear at night, but what about the shrubs?
Thanks for any input!
Just moved into a new house and I couldn’t be more excited. But I have NEVER taken care of a yard much less one in Arizona. I have three pictures. One is of the entire backyard from the porch. The second is the flower bed directly behind the tree and what you see the lost from the house. Third picture is from the other side of the yard looking back.
I would like suggestions on this mini plot of land. Its SOLE PURPOSE is for my Cane Corso to go to the bathroom. I am not a sun bather. It’s too small for cricket. And plus, with only 12 days a year of usable weather…I don’t much care. That all being said I wouldn’t mind learning grass. If so which type and when to plant given we are ins one kind of season. Or do I get turf and spray it weekly to keep the smell back. I’m religious about her poop. Not so much when she pees. I heard about an another plant you put down and it’s like moss/succulent and is better than grass. Maybe this? If anyone has an idea what I’m talking about…
What do I do with these garden beds? No clue if the water works. I can do something living like plants and vines or something more alive like me and get succulents and lights to adorn the beds. Open to any and all suggestions.
I'm sorry it's not the best picture, if it's not good enough I can try to get more. This tree is down the street from us, and I love it so much! I've tried searching and doing image searches and I'm not finding anything I feel confident matches. This tree is in Phoenix, and is probably as tall as their two story house. I have a half acre and I'd love to plant two or three of these, even if they're slow growing and I never get to fully enjoy them.
I got a quote for turf and pavers but now thinking about SOD with pavers with shade trees. Anyone know of a good company that will install sprinklers, SOD and pavers?
Just bought a house in Tucson. Can I revive this tree? A friend helped dig basins (see pictures) and said that would help, but I don't know how much water it needs to come back (I really hope it can). Advice wanted, thanks!
I have what I think is an American Agave, and there's about 15 volunteers that have sprung up recently. Any tips to remove and start them in their own pot please?
I have been upgrading the yard and we are doing a border around our fence and going to install plants and gravel, just curious if these pavers need sand and compaction, the ground is not entirely level, it was raw desert a few months back, how bad will it look in the future without it? We had gotten the rougher stone because we knew it was not going to be perfectly level so figured it would look better with the rougher edges? Are there any issues I should think about? Thanks for the input
New to AZ plant life. Had these planters added as part of a backyard makeover but no idea what to plant or when. The one on the left is full sun all afternoon and the one on the right stays mostly shaded. Wife would like one with flowers and the other veggies and herbs or whatnot. TIA!!
When do you increase your citrus watering schedule for the summer? Starting now or wait until temps are consistently in the 100s?
These are well-established trees, but the fruit has been a bit off the last few years, so trying to commit to doing everything by the book this year. Thanks!
Some new / relocated plants need a little shade for a few summers until they get acclimated. I have had good results shading some plants during the 1st few summers. Used an old pallet. Used Kiktz and exterior paint. They stay put during the monsoons as well. Just thought I’d share.
Could I get some advice on how to set up this schedule (summer)?
New build house - yard planted approx. August 2025.
They have the entire front yard irrigation set up on the same valve/program.
Three 2 gal emitters on each tree
One 2 gal emitter on each shrub.
I have attached the instructions the builder landscaper gave me for the schedule, but I’m not able to follow it? (deep watering for trees once a week & multiple waterings per week for shrubs)
If I do:
2.5 hour watering x 3 days a week
= 5 gal per day
= 15 gal per day
Is this over watering the trees??
Everything looks like it’s yellowing, I’m assuming this is due to under-watering currently? It was set to like 45 mins a day
Thanks in advance for any help!
Also open to any other advice, this is my first home!
Orange tree leaves are turning yellow. Is this from too much water?
Who else loves Yucca Rostratas ? When I’m designing a desert landscape I tend to add yucca rostratas . Not only do they add character to a landscape when placed right but they are easy to care for & look cool. Who else agrees ?
Love walking around and talking to my babies this time of day. Some cactus, some friends. Everyone just vibing. 🥰
Getting right at that cutoff time. I’m usually about 50-50 on survival if I plant this late but was thinking of adding a few more shrubs. Hearty ones like Texas Sage or yellow bells. I usually can’t plant Lantana or flowers this late. Too sensitive and I don’t wanna spend time with shade cloth or similar contraptions. What do you guys think? Give it a shot or wait till late fall?