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Queen Palm Trees
Queen palms, unlike Mexican fan palms, require special care. Queen palms preferably should be on a separate irrigation line from shrubs to provide watering. Queen palms also need to be watered more often than other palms. You’ll need to fertilize your Queen palms with: 2 tbsp. of ammonium sulfate once per month 1/4 cup of [...]
Read moreCactus
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
Read moreOcotillo
This type of cactus requires supplemental water during dry periods and requires the branches to be misted periodically. Image provided by kretyen.
Read moreNon-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. [...]
Read moreDesert 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 [...]
Read moreShrubs
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.
Read moreDormant 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 [...]
Read moreWater 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.
Read moreIrrigation System Components
Clock You must learn to adjust your clock’s watering schedule. This schedule needs to be changed according to the change in seasons, and with the change in maturity of the plants. Your clock will always be located next to your outside electrical panel. Vacuum Breaker This is installed next to your front yard hose bibb. [...]
Read moreFrost Tender Plants
Some of your plants may be frost tender. You must cover these plants with fabric when the temperature drops below 35°. Image provided by mediafury.
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