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Shrubs

Desert shrubs require no fertilization. Non-desert shrubs require fertilization twice per year with ammonium sulfate or a general fertilizer (16-8-4), once in the spring and once in the fall. Image provided by Andrea_44.

Dormant Schedule

Listed below is a partial listing of plants which go into a dormant state during part of the year. This means the plant appears to by dying ie. no flowers, no leaves, brown in color, etc… Plants Dormant During the Winter Chinese Elm Desert Willow Lantana Lysiloma Mesquite Palo Brea Red Bird of Paradise Ruellia Brittonia [...]

Water Emergency Shut-Off

If your system will not shut off from the clock, go to where the main water line enters the house. Off to the side you will see a small metal device which has two handles. Turn either handle in the opposite direction and this will stop water to your irrigation system. Image provided by stevendepolo.