Cactus

Cacti need good drainage away from the roots and do not require fertilizer. Most cacti need supplemental water to establish themselves in the beginning. After they are established, you may slowly take away regular watering. Photo provided by John-Morgan

Ocotillo

This type of cactus requires supplemental water during dry periods and requires the branches to be misted periodically. Image provided by kretyen.

Non-Desert Trees

Non-desert trees such as citrus, ficus, elms, and palms (just to name a few) prefer additional water supplied from a separate irrigation line. These trees will require more fertilizers and generally do better when planted as a young tree (15 gal. or smaller) vs. a mature specimen which will have a hard time with acclimation. [...]

Desert Trees

Desert trees are native to this area and do not require and fertilization. Your drip emitters will be close to the root ball of the tree when first installed, and should be pulled away as the tree matures to approximately half the diameter of the canopy. This will help prevent the tree from blowing over [...]

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