From afelke at live.com Thu Apr 1 13:13:08 2010 From: afelke at live.com (afelke@live.com) Date: Thu Apr 1 13:27:03 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004012013.o31KD8Mn005153@AG.Arizona.edu> Amie FELKE 85120 afelke@live.com how do I get read of stink weed? From emma at alfvas.com Thu Apr 1 15:24:41 2010 From: emma at alfvas.com (emma@alfvas.com) Date: Mon Apr 5 12:36:45 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004012224.o31MOfwS025179@AG.Arizona.edu> emma 77057 emma@alfvas.com I would like to know how often a "normal" yard with grass in a regular size lot has to be mowed in dry climate cities like Phoenix? Do most people have "landscaped yards that include grass" in places like this? Does the yard require mowing on a weekly basis 12 months out of the year? Thank you. I apprciate an quick response. From olin.miller at gmail.com Fri Apr 2 11:22:52 2010 From: olin.miller at gmail.com (Olin Miller) Date: Mon Apr 5 12:36:47 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Garden Bed Orientation Message-ID: On Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 2:26 PM, Larry S wrote: > Upon reading Linda Draw's Raised bed gardening Response of May 29, 2004: > She wrote, > Here are some excerpts from gardening columns (John Begeman--Tucson): > All the beds should have a east-west orientation. This > way the plants will not shade each other. > > My question: > Does orientation mean the long wall of a rectangular bed faces the east and > west or the bed runs length wise from east to west having a north and south > exposure of the long wall? =================================================== East-west orientation means that the rows, lengthwise, run east to west. Some seed catalogs recommend east-west row orientation to minimize shade from adjacent plants, but many recommend north-south orientation for the same reason. At our southern latitude along about May, the sun becomes so intense that many plants will need protection from the sun so you might want to consider providing supplemental shade; directional orientation is not a serious concern. Warm season vegetables that bloom and produce fruit above the ground (like tomatoes, peppers, and squash) need 4-8 hours of sunlight. Squash also needs the earliest morning sun when bees are active for the best pollination My tomatoes have been covered with 40% shade since March 15 and many are in bloom. Cool season winter crops will do okay with "bright" shade but will grow better in full sun. With north-south orientation, the shallow angle of the morning sun in the east casts a long shadow that shades the western side of the row as well as on shorter plants if planted too close. The shallow angle of the afternoon sun in the west casts a long shadow that shades the east side of the row. At noon the steeper angle of the sun casts a short shadow to the north with very little shading. With east-west orientation, the north side of the row gets some sunlight in the early morning and late afternoon and a little shade at noon when the south side is in full sun from about 10:00 am until 3:00-4:00 pm. So it is hard to see which direction your rows run really matters. If there is a preference, north-south might be a better choice. At northern latitudes there is less sunlight, the sun is lower, and casts longer shadows, and row orientation may need to be considered. But at our southern latitude with the intense sun, too much sun is more of a problem than too little. Olin Miller Maricopa County Master Gardener Volunteer -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://CALS.arizona.edu/pipermail/arid_gardener/attachments/20100402/023e52b4/attachment.html From wdunshee at comcast.net Sat Apr 3 17:35:00 2010 From: wdunshee at comcast.net (Wayne Dunshee) Date: Mon Apr 5 12:36:49 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] The Miracle Tree Message-ID: <071B46AA-8CF4-4733-B5ED-2F118CD76C11@comcast.net> What nurseries would have a moringa plant to purchase here in Phoenix? Thanks. Sent by iPhone from Wayne K Dunshee 3M Corporate Scientist Consumer Health Care Division From bonnie.bauer at honeywell.com Mon Apr 5 08:32:37 2010 From: bonnie.bauer at honeywell.com (bonnie.bauer@honeywell.com) Date: Mon Apr 5 12:36:51 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004051532.o35FWbXF001113@AG.Arizona.edu> Bonnie Bauer 85284 bonnie.bauer@honeywell.com What is the best time of the year to cut back/trim the brown and dead parts of pine trees? Is it safe to do now, or best to wait until fall (after the summer heat)? From ferrari.m at cox.net Mon Apr 5 09:13:33 2010 From: ferrari.m at cox.net (ferrari.m@cox.net) Date: Mon Apr 5 12:36:53 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004051613.o35GDXXF015111@AG.Arizona.edu> 85249 ferrari.m@cox.net I would like to transplant a 7 ft. lemon tree. When is the best time and best way to do this? Thank you. From matelier at cox.net Mon Apr 5 12:24:36 2010 From: matelier at cox.net (matelier@cox.net) Date: Mon Apr 5 12:36:56 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004051924.o35JOaXF026810@AG.Arizona.edu> Mary Martha 85083 matelier @cox.net tomatoes plants are big and heality plants they bloom set tomatoes then the stem behind the bloom turns yellow and falls off and no tomatoes why is the steam turning yellow and then falls off what needs to be done Please help and these plants have put tomatoes on before during December and we have a new plant that does the same thing. From chartrandjn at aol.com Mon Apr 5 13:41:29 2010 From: chartrandjn at aol.com (chartrandjn@aol.com) Date: Mon Apr 5 14:05:57 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004052041.o35KfTXF024727@AG.Arizona.edu> June A. Chartrand 85351 chartrandjn@aol.com Requesting name of a small tree to plant in a condominium limited common area. Believe the name is Yellow _______? Its roots do not spread and is grows only to a height of about four-five feet. From JYahnke at gmail.com Mon Apr 5 14:07:19 2010 From: JYahnke at gmail.com (JYahnke@gmail.com) Date: Tue Apr 6 08:50:50 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004052107.o35L7JXF003772@AG.Arizona.edu> Jim Yahnke 85213 JYahnke@gmail.com I have a large (overgrown) pittosporum - 6 -8 ft tall and about 6 ft around. What's the best way to trim it. thanks From jandls2000 at yahoo.com Mon Apr 5 20:53:19 2010 From: jandls2000 at yahoo.com (jandls2000@yahoo.com) Date: Tue Apr 6 08:50:52 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004060353.o363rJXF018126@AG.Arizona.edu> Linda 85737 jandls2000@yahoo.com Hello, I am hopeing to find out some information on an flying insect that has been in the yard for about two weeks. It's about one half inch long with large wings, black in color. They are every where especially mornings and night. Thank You Linda From mgerm17 at msn.com Tue Apr 6 07:26:14 2010 From: mgerm17 at msn.com (mgerm17@msn.com) Date: Tue Apr 6 08:50:54 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004061426.o36EQEXF009835@AG.Arizona.edu> Marie 85298 mgerm17@msn.com I am hosting an event in mid October in Gilbert and would like to know what to plant and when for maximum blooms at that time. Thank you. From joanstevens75 at yahoo.com Tue Apr 6 08:23:16 2010 From: joanstevens75 at yahoo.com (joanstevens75@yahoo.com) Date: Tue Apr 6 08:50:56 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004061523.o36FNGXF025887@AG.Arizona.edu> joan stevens 85351 joanstevens75@yahoo.com i have an orange tree on my small patio - it drops a lot of leaves which are hard to dispose of - would it work to rake them to the 5x5 plot underneath the tree to act as a mulch and to cool the soil thanx joan stevens From pampacker at cox.net Tue Apr 6 13:17:07 2010 From: pampacker at cox.net (pampacker@cox.net) Date: Thu Apr 8 09:44:18 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004062017.o36KH7nT024377@AG.Arizona.edu> Pam Packer 85048 pampacker@cox.net I had rye grass sod laid in my yard in the fall. Now I want bermuda grass for the summer. Since the original grass is rye sod how do I convert to bermuda??? Reseed with bermuda or do I have to use bermuda sod???Thanks for your help, I haven't been able to find the answer to this anywhere. From christine at cheese-chick.com Tue Apr 6 19:47:45 2010 From: christine at cheese-chick.com (christine@cheese-chick.com) Date: Thu Apr 8 09:44:20 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004070247.o372ljnT013177@AG.Arizona.edu> Christine 85254 christine@cheese-chick.com I recently purchased a Meyer Lemon and transplanted it the next day (February 12th). We followed planting directions exactly, digging a large hole, amending soil, etc. About 4 weeks after transplanting all - I mean ALL - the leaves turned yellow and dropped off in the space of 1 week. I have read I may have overwatered, particularly with the wet spring. The tree is still producing new flower buds but I'm wondering if it will survive without leaves. Anything I can do to help? Please advise, since I'm new to desert gardening. From hapek9 at gmail.com Tue Apr 6 20:40:01 2010 From: hapek9 at gmail.com (Michelle Anderson) Date: Thu Apr 8 09:44:23 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] grass mowing Message-ID: Hi Emma: Bermuda grass, depending on variety, will need to be mowed at least once a week during the summer months. During the winter bermuda goes dormant, and does not need to be mowed. If you choose to overseed it with winter rye, that will need regular mowing. Grass in the desert requires supplemental irrigation, usually every 3-5 days. So, unless you are located in an area that has flood irrigation, you would need to put in an irrigation system. Many municipalities are offering incentives for residents to remove their lawns and replace them with desert adapted landscape plants. It is recommended that if you want grass, to install it in the backyard only, and in a small area close to your patio so you can enjoy the cooling effects. Many of the HOA's will not allow for "wall to wall" grass any more, depending on the development. Hope this answers your questions. Michelle Anderson Maricopa Master Gardener On Thu, Apr 1, 2010 at 3:24 PM, wrote: > emma > 77057 > emma@alfvas.com > > I would like to know how often a "normal" yard with grass in a regular size > lot has to be mowed in dry climate cities like Phoenix? Do most people have > "landscaped yards that include grass" in places like this? Does the yard > require mowing on a weekly basis 12 months out of the year? > > Thank you. I apprciate an quick response. > > > _______________________________________________ > Arid_gardener mailing list > Arid_gardener@CALS.arizona.edu > http://CALS.arizona.edu/mailman2/listinfo/arid_gardener > All contents copyright 2007. Arizona Board of Regents/University of Arizona > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://CALS.arizona.edu/pipermail/arid_gardener/attachments/20100406/f17b0929/attachment.html From hapek9 at gmail.com Tue Apr 6 20:45:41 2010 From: hapek9 at gmail.com (Michelle Anderson) Date: Thu Apr 8 09:44:25 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] ID patio tree Message-ID: June: You might be talking about the Yellow Bird of Paradise, or Caesalpinia gilliesii. It has a shrub form and gets about 6' tall by 5' wide. The bird of paradise that is usually referred to as a small tree is the Mexican Bird of Paradise, which blooms yellow (Caesalpinia mexicana. It can grow to 10' tall and about 8' wide. Michelle Anderson Maricopa Master Gardener On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 1:41 PM, wrote: > June A. Chartrand > 85351 > chartrandjn@aol.com > > Requesting name of a small tree to plant in a condominium limited common > area. > Believe the name is Yellow _______? Its roots do not spread and is grows > only to a height of about four-five feet. > > > _______________________________________________ > Arid_gardener mailing list > Arid_gardener@CALS.arizona.edu > http://CALS.arizona.edu/mailman2/listinfo/arid_gardener > All contents copyright 2007. Arizona Board of Regents/University of Arizona > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://CALS.arizona.edu/pipermail/arid_gardener/attachments/20100406/cff538fa/attachment.html From almahw at Q.com Wed Apr 7 15:35:12 2010 From: almahw at Q.com (almahw@Q.com) Date: Thu Apr 8 09:44:28 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004072235.o37MZC8u001956@AG.Arizona.edu> Alma 85008 almahw@Q.com I live in central Phoenix on an irrigated lot. A large portion of my backyard is in shade much of the day and grass doesn't grow well there. I would like to grow a cover crop of anything that might do well in these conditions. Is there something I could plant now that might grow through the summer? Wheat, peanuts, alfalfa, clover, etc.? From stever at nesbitts.com Thu Apr 8 08:22:08 2010 From: stever at nesbitts.com (stever@nesbitts.com) Date: Thu Apr 8 09:44:31 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004081522.o38FM8dL007669@AG.Arizona.edu> Steve 85254 stever@nesbitts.com I want to strengthen my summer lawn. I do not have a true bermuda grass, it is probably some type of tiff, My lawn area is mostly medium sun with some parts in heavy shade. The house faces west. The lawn is on the east side. Good morning and early afternoon sun, very shaded in the late afternoon. I need seed suggestions and advice on optimal planting time. Thank you. From olin.miller at gmail.com Thu Apr 8 16:09:13 2010 From: olin.miller at gmail.com (Olin Miller) Date: Thu Apr 8 23:04:17 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Re: [When to Prune Dead Branches Message-ID: You can prune dead branches at any time. The decay of a dead branch usually does not entend back beyond the collar, but just prune to the bark collar and do not create a new wound by cutting into the collar of live wood .The collar is the swelling located at the base of a branch where the lower side of the branch joins the trunk. =============================================================================== On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 8:32 AM, wrote: > Bonnie Bauer > 85284 > bonnie.bauer@honeywell.com > > What is the best time of the year to cut back/trim the brown and dead parts > of pine trees? Is it safe to do now, or best to wait until fall (after the > summer heat)? > > -- > Olin Miller > Maricopa County Master Gardener Volunteer > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://CALS.arizona.edu/pipermail/arid_gardener/attachments/20100408/0bb568fa/attachment-0001.html From olin.miller at gmail.com Thu Apr 8 16:54:27 2010 From: olin.miller at gmail.com (Olin Miller) Date: Thu Apr 8 23:04:19 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Re: Tomatoes and Blooms Drop From Plant in Cold Weather Message-ID: Tomatoes are warm weather crops.? They are sensitive to cold weather which may affect them in several ways.? One is that the blossoms will not set fruit and drop off.? There is a "Blossom Set" hormonal spray the helps with blossom set and fruit set in cold weather.? Also in cold weather the plant's vascular system slows reducing photosynthesis and water uptake?and the abscission point (where the?fruit??attaches to the plant) becomes thin and?weak and drops fruit in order to conserve water and nutrients for the remaining fruit. It is usually the larger fruit that drops first.? This is a common problem in colder climates when the fruit is left on the plant In late fall?but is less common here because not many people try to grow?tomatoes through the winter.? If you have a way to keep the plants warm, that would be helpful. Olin Miller Maricopa County Master Gardener Volunteer ============================================= On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 12:24 PM, wrote: > > Mary Martha > 85083 > matelier @cox.net > > tomatoes plants are big and heality plants > they bloom set tomatoes then the stem behind the bloom turns yellow and falls off and no tomatoes ?why is the steam turning yellow and then falls off what needs to be done > Please help and these plants have put tomatoes on before during December and we have a new plant that does the same thing. From olin.miller at gmail.com Thu Apr 8 17:05:11 2010 From: olin.miller at gmail.com (Olin Miller) Date: Thu Apr 8 23:04:21 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Re: No orange tree blossoms In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: If the tree is otherwise healthy, I would not worry about it. When first planted from a container, it may produce a few fruits. Valencias can take 4-5 years to produce a decent yield, Navels a little longer. Olin Miller Maricopa County Master Gardener Volunteer ======================================================= > Olin: > I have an orange tree that I planted 2-years ago and last year I had > 5-wonderful oranges.? So far this year I have not had one blossom.? I've > noticed the orange trees around Chandler have already blossomed.? Am I > worried to early? > Joe > Chandler, AZ > 85225 From olin.miller at gmail.com Thu Apr 8 17:15:53 2010 From: olin.miller at gmail.com (Olin Miller) Date: Thu Apr 8 23:04:23 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Re: Citrus Leaves as Mulch Message-ID: It would be better to compost the leaves before using as mulch. Else the decomposition process can take nitrogen from the soil in the tree's understory which the tree needs for good growth and fruit production. -- Olin Miller Maricopa County Master Gardener Volunteer ============================================= On Tue, Apr 6, 2010 at 8:23 AM, wrote: > joan stevens > 85351 > joanstevens75@yahoo.com > > i have an orange tree on my small patio - it drops a lot of leaves which are hard to dispose of - would it work to rake them to the 5x5 plot underneath the tree to act as a mulch and to cool the soil > thanx > joan stevens From hapek9 at gmail.com Thu Apr 8 20:39:41 2010 From: hapek9 at gmail.com (Michelle Anderson) Date: Thu Apr 8 23:04:25 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] grass seed Message-ID: Hi Steve! The only kind of bermuda that you can get by seed will be either giant, or common. Both of them will put up the seed heads, and produce pollen. Tiff is a hybrid bermuda. Have you aerated the lawn lately, or dethatched it recently? With bermuda the thatch will build up quite a thick mass of dried leaves and plant parts below the green part and make water penetration difficult. That might be why your grass is not thriving. You can aerate now, but dethatching should not be done until June when the bermuda is in full swing. Good Luck! Michelle Anderson Maricopa Master Gardener On Thu, Apr 8, 2010 at 8:22 AM, wrote: > Steve > 85254 > stever@nesbitts.com > > I want to strengthen my summer lawn. I do not have a true bermuda grass, > it is probably some type of tiff, My lawn area is mostly medium sun with > some parts in heavy shade. The house faces west. The lawn is on the east > side. Good morning and early afternoon sun, very shaded in the late > afternoon. I need seed suggestions and advice on optimal planting time. > > Thank you. > > > _______________________________________________ > Arid_gardener mailing list > Arid_gardener@CALS.arizona.edu > http://CALS.arizona.edu/mailman2/listinfo/arid_gardener > All contents copyright 2007. Arizona Board of Regents/University of Arizona > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://CALS.arizona.edu/pipermail/arid_gardener/attachments/20100408/fbc23ba8/attachment.html From hapek9 at gmail.com Thu Apr 8 20:46:17 2010 From: hapek9 at gmail.com (Michelle Anderson) Date: Thu Apr 8 23:04:27 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] shade ground cover Message-ID: Alma: Have you thought of a ground cover? Ivy might work, or purple heart, vinca minor, maybe even hearts and flowers. All of the agricultural crops you listed need lots of sun. By chance is this area under pine trees? The needles might need to be raked up to allow for these plants to get established runners going, depending on how deep the litter may be. Best wishes! Michelle Anderson Maricopa Master Gardener On Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 3:35 PM, wrote: > Alma > 85008 > almahw@Q.com > > I live in central Phoenix on an irrigated lot. A large portion of my > backyard is in shade much of the day and grass doesn't grow well there. I > would like to grow a cover crop of anything that might do well in these > conditions. Is there something I could plant now that might grow through the > summer? Wheat, peanuts, alfalfa, clover, etc.? > > > _______________________________________________ > Arid_gardener mailing list > Arid_gardener@CALS.arizona.edu > http://CALS.arizona.edu/mailman2/listinfo/arid_gardener > All contents copyright 2007. Arizona Board of Regents/University of Arizona > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: http://CALS.arizona.edu/pipermail/arid_gardener/attachments/20100408/ddb58f70/attachment.html From passages49 at aol.com Fri Apr 9 06:30:17 2010 From: passages49 at aol.com (passages49@aol.com) Date: Fri Apr 9 08:54:12 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004091330.o39DUHdL006161@AG.Arizona.edu> Robin Dassinger 85205 passages49@aol.com I am trying to purchase sweet almond verbena bush (aloysia virgata). Saw them at the Phoenix Botanical Garden and just LOVED the fragrance. I have tried the local nurseries but they don't carry them. I would happily drive anywhere here in the valley to get a few. Thank you for your help. From e.salvatori at mchsi.com Fri Apr 9 10:37:09 2010 From: e.salvatori at mchsi.com (e.salvatori@mchsi.com) Date: Fri Apr 9 10:59:14 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004091737.o39Hb9dL015040@AG.Arizona.edu> ed salvatori 85118 e.salvatori@mchsi.com where can I buy a miniature rose (rosa hybrids? From jjockasu at hotmail.com Fri Apr 9 11:37:00 2010 From: jjockasu at hotmail.com (jjockasu@hotmail.com) Date: Fri Apr 9 17:51:06 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004091837.o39Ib0dL005482@AG.Arizona.edu> Jean Lay 85298 jjockasu@hotmail.com We have aphids on some of our citrus trees. What is a safe solution to spray to remove the aphids? From Cathy.Rymer at chandleraz.gov Fri Apr 9 11:50:13 2010 From: Cathy.Rymer at chandleraz.gov (Cathy.Rymer@chandleraz.gov) Date: Fri Apr 9 17:51:09 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Small tree for patio Message-ID: Hi June, I'm not sure which tree you are thinking of, but I do have a couple suggestions. 1. Mexican Bird of Paradise (Caesalpinia mexicana). This is a large shrub / small tree that is evergreen and produces spikes of yellow flowers nearly all year long. It can be carefully pruned into a tree form and will eventually reach a height of about 10 feet. The blooms attract hummingbirds 2. Texas Olive (Cordia boissieri). Not really an olive, this Texas native has crisp white flowers and large leaves. It is another plant that can be grown as a shrub or tree and will mature to about 10 feet tall. It blooms from spring to fall and is evergreen. You can search for more plants that would be suitable for your location at www.amwua.org/plants or at www.chandler.watersavingplants.com Both sites have color photos and descriptions of hundreds of desert-adapted landscaping choices. Let me know if you have any questions. Cathy Rymer Master Gardener Certified Arborist >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> June A. Chartrand 85351 chartrandjn at aol.com Requesting name of a small tree to plant in a condominium limited common area. Believe the name is Yellow _______? Its roots do not spread and is grows only to a height of about four-five feet. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://CALS.arizona.edu/pipermail/arid_gardener/attachments/20100409/5786772e/attachment-0001.html From marmstrong at courts.az.gov Fri Apr 9 12:20:49 2010 From: marmstrong at courts.az.gov (marmstrong@courts.az.gov) Date: Fri Apr 9 17:51:11 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004091920.o39JKndL018654@AG.Arizona.edu> Mark Armstrong 85254 marmstrong@courts.az.gov I have a large Saguaro cactus (over 15 feet high with two arms) in my front yard that is beginning to lean towards my home. It has been in the same location for at least 29 years. Can you recommend a service or company that can stabilize, or replant if necessary, such a cactus. Thanks. From hapek9 at gmail.com Fri Apr 9 15:46:10 2010 From: hapek9 at gmail.com (Michelle Anderson) Date: Fri Apr 9 17:51:13 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Look for Aloysia Message-ID: Hi Robin! Mountain States Wholesale Nursery grows these, so you might call them and ask which retail nursery carries them. I don't know what part of town you are in, but a local nursery (not a big box store) could probably order you one on their next Mtn. States order. Yes, it's a lovely plant and I love mine!!! It is also called Bee Bush in some circles. Good luck! Michelle Anderson Maricopa Master Gardener On Fri, Apr 9, 2010 at 6:30 AM, wrote: > Robin Dassinger > 85205 > passages49@aol.com > > I am trying to purchase sweet almond verbena bush (aloysia virgata). Saw > them at the Phoenix Botanical Garden and just LOVED the fragrance. I have > tried the local nurseries but they don't carry them. I would happily drive > anywhere here in the valley to get a few. Thank you for your help. > > > _______________________________________________ > Arid_gardener mailing list > Arid_gardener@CALS.arizona.edu > http://CALS.arizona.edu/mailman2/listinfo/arid_gardener > All contents copyright 2007. 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Michelle Anderson Maricopa Master Gardener On Fri, Apr 9, 2010 at 10:37 AM, wrote: > ed salvatori > 85118 > e.salvatori@mchsi.com > > where can I buy a miniature rose (rosa hybrids? > > > _______________________________________________ > Arid_gardener mailing list > Arid_gardener@CALS.arizona.edu > http://CALS.arizona.edu/mailman2/listinfo/arid_gardener > All contents copyright 2007. Arizona Board of Regents/University of Arizona > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://CALS.arizona.edu/pipermail/arid_gardener/attachments/20100409/81c22430/attachment.html From genedif13 at aol.com Fri Apr 9 15:55:14 2010 From: genedif13 at aol.com (genedif13@aol.com) Date: Fri Apr 9 17:51:17 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004092255.o39MtEZs011887@AG.Arizona.edu> Gene DiFondi 85373 genedif13@aol.com Does the time of the year that you plant a Navel Orange tree affect the time of the year the tree will have ripe oranges on it? Ex: If I plant now, what month can I expect to be picking oranges every year? From skrogers7 at hotmail.com Sat Apr 10 08:31:32 2010 From: skrogers7 at hotmail.com (skrogers7@hotmail.com) Date: Sat Apr 10 12:42:25 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004101531.o3AFVWZX018273@AG.Arizona.edu> Kadi Rgoers 85206 skrogers7@hotmail.com I planted some sweet onion sets about a month ago and they are going to seed. Will they still be good? I thought that would make them woody. Did I do something wrong? From jhayesfamily at msn.com Sat Apr 10 18:01:44 2010 From: jhayesfamily at msn.com (jhayesfamily@msn.com) Date: Sun Apr 11 10:15:57 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004110101.o3B11iZX025516@AG.Arizona.edu> Jane Hayes 85119-9467 jhayesfamily@msn.com I am having a grub problem in my gardens. I've read nematodes are effective, please respond. Are they available locally? Can I use them all year long or only at certain temperatures? From olin.miller at gmail.com Sun Apr 11 09:05:52 2010 From: olin.miller at gmail.com (Olin Miller) Date: Sun Apr 11 10:15:59 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page In-Reply-To: <201004101531.o3AFVWZX018273@AG.Arizona.edu> References: <201004101531.o3AFVWZX018273@AG.Arizona.edu> Message-ID: You need to plant the right variety at the right time. Because our growing season is during the short winter and spring days, you need to plant short day onions. Best short days varieties for our climate are Grano (1015Y Texas Super Sweet), Contessa (a large white onion), Granex (aka Vidalia at if grown at Vidalia GA), White Bermuda (Crystal Wax), and a globular red variety called Southern Belle. Seeds of 1015Y, Contessa, and Crystal Wax are seldom, if ever, available. You need to start from seeds or transplants. Start seeds in October. Set out plants as soon as possible after January 1. The so-called day neutral varieties, Candy and Super Star, will also form bulbs if shaded and allowed to grow into the hot summer months. Short day onions have a high sugar content and do not store well and, consequently, are not available as sets. The generic long day sets ,usually available locally in packets of 100 ,will produce great green onions but will seldom form large bulbs. You might also find useful information about growing onions in the low desert at http://home.att.net/~millero/Onions.htm and http://www.dixondalefarms.com/onionguide Olin Miller Maricopa Master Gardener Volunteer ================================================= On Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 8:31 AM, wrote: > Kadi Rgoers > 85206 > skrogers7@hotmail.com > > I planted some sweet onion sets about a month ago and they are going to seed. ?Will they still be good? ?I thought that would make them woody. ?Did I do something wrong? From lazcow at yahoo.com Mon Apr 12 14:55:59 2010 From: lazcow at yahoo.com (lazcow@yahoo.com) Date: Mon Apr 12 19:01:55 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004122156.o3CLtxUT028146@AG.Arizona.edu> Lori 85024 lazcow@yahoo.com I want to put in a system to capture rain water. I have a shingle roof. Is there a problem with contamination of the water or is it still ok to use to water the garden? From hapek9 at gmail.com Mon Apr 12 20:01:57 2010 From: hapek9 at gmail.com (Michelle Anderson) Date: Tue Apr 13 19:43:54 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] aphids on citrus Message-ID: Jean: A shot of water with the hose will knock off many of the aphids. If they are located close to the blooms, you might want to use a dish soap/water solution in a spray bottle, which will be more gentle than the hose! Good Luck: Michelle Anderson Maricopa Master Gardener On Fri, Apr 9, 2010 at 11:37 AM, wrote: > Jean Lay > 85298 > jjockasu@hotmail.com > > We have aphids on some of our citrus trees. What is a safe solution to > spray to remove the aphids? > > > _______________________________________________ > Arid_gardener mailing list > Arid_gardener@CALS.arizona.edu > http://CALS.arizona.edu/mailman2/listinfo/arid_gardener > All contents copyright 2007. Arizona Board of Regents/University of Arizona > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://CALS.arizona.edu/pipermail/arid_gardener/attachments/20100412/8dc6d54f/attachment-0001.html From olin.miller at gmail.com Mon Apr 12 20:05:21 2010 From: olin.miller at gmail.com (Olin Miller) Date: Tue Apr 13 19:43:57 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] How-When to transplant a 7 ft. lemon tree. Message-ID: Best time is in or after November. Estimate the size of the root ball of the tree. Depending on how long the tree has been planted and how well established, this could be the diameter of the leaf canopy and ? of that in depth. Prepare the planting hole following therecommendations in the Arizona Master Gardener Manual at http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/garden/mg/arboriculture/planting.html ???.Dig up the tree with as much of the root ball as possible. You may want to use a backhoe or hire somebody to do it. Finish planting by following the recommendations at the above URL. Expect transplant shock and leaf drop. I would also remove 1/3 of the top growth. Olin Miller Maricopa County Master Gardener Volunteer ========================================================= On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 9:13 AM, wrote: > > 85249 > ferrari.m@cox.net > > I would like to transplant a 7 ft. lemon tree. ?When is the best time and best way to do this? ?Thank you. From hapek9 at gmail.com Mon Apr 12 20:07:01 2010 From: hapek9 at gmail.com (Michelle Anderson) Date: Tue Apr 13 19:43:59 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] saguaro movers Message-ID: Hi Mark! There are a handful of cactus moving/stabilizing companies in the yellow pages. Look under cacti. You might want to check with a local nursery for a referral, as they would probably know which company works in your part of the valley. Good Luck! Michelle Anderson Maricopa Master Gardener On Fri, Apr 9, 2010 at 12:20 PM, wrote: > Mark Armstrong > 85254 > marmstrong@courts.az.gov > > I have a large Saguaro cactus (over 15 feet high with two arms) in my front > yard that is beginning to lean towards my home. It has been in the same > location for at least 29 years. Can you recommend a service or company that > can stabilize, or replant if necessary, such a cactus. Thanks. > > > _______________________________________________ > Arid_gardener mailing list > Arid_gardener@CALS.arizona.edu > http://CALS.arizona.edu/mailman2/listinfo/arid_gardener > All contents copyright 2007. Arizona Board of Regents/University of Arizona > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://CALS.arizona.edu/pipermail/arid_gardener/attachments/20100412/ee106dfe/attachment.html From olin.miller at gmail.com Mon Apr 12 20:09:54 2010 From: olin.miller at gmail.com (Olin Miller) Date: Tue Apr 13 19:44:01 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Re: Best Way to Trim 6-'8' X 6' Pittisporum Message-ID: The best time to prune evergreen shrubs is January to mid February before the spurt of new growth. How to prune depends to some extent on which pittosporum (or pittisporum) you have. The most common in older landscapes some 25-30 years ago was the compact Japanese pittosporum. The size you describe sounds about right for its normal size. Its leaves grow in a rosette-like cluster and the occasional flowers smell orangey to some people who refer to it as ?mock orange?. It is pretty hard to prune this shrub without ruining its natural shape. It doesn?t look good sheared. I would prune or trim the too-long branches or twigs back to the node to get it to the desired size, then shape it by thinning. You might do a web search to get other recommendations. Also see the general recommendations for pruning shrubs in the Arizona Master Gardener Manual at http://ag.arizona.edu/pubs/garden/mg/pruning/shrubs.html Olin Miller Maricopa Master Gardener Volunteer ================================================================ On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 2:07 PM, wrote: > Jim Yahnke > 85213 > JYahnke@gmail.com > > I have a large (overgrown) pittosporum - 6 -8 ft tall and about 6 ft around. > > What's the best way to trim it. From olin.miller at gmail.com Mon Apr 12 20:13:44 2010 From: olin.miller at gmail.com (Olin Miller) Date: Tue Apr 13 19:44:03 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Re: Does When Orange Tree is Planted affect Month of Ripening? Message-ID: The fruit will ripen at the same time each year, from October through March, depending on the variety independent of when the tree was planted. See http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/garden/az1001.pdf for your variety. Don?t expect a lot of fruit the first few years. Olin Miller Maricopa County Master Gardener Volunteer ====================================== On Fri, Apr 9, 2010 at 3:55 PM, wrote: > Gene DiFondi > 85373 > genedif13@aol.com > > Does the time of the year that you plant a Navel Orange tree affect the time of the year the tree will have ripe oranges on it? Ex: If I plant now, what month can I expect to be picking oranges every year? From kefdluv at cox.net Tue Apr 13 09:38:02 2010 From: kefdluv at cox.net (kefdluv@cox.net) Date: Tue Apr 13 19:44:05 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004131638.o3DGc2UT006883@AG.Arizona.edu> Keith Fullmer 85207 kefdluv@cox.net This year we decided to make a small raised Garden in our back yard, it is about 10'x 23' and 12" deep. We purchased from a local supplier garden soil they called "Sandy Loom" that was recommended for vegetable gardens, and put soaker lines throughout the garden. We planted a variety of vegetables: Corn,Potatoes,Beets,Bush Beans,Carrots & Sweet Peas. At first all the plants seemed to be doing great, but then the peas started to go brown and die off and the beets started to get holes in the leaves, with the corn leaves turning yellow. We tried watering by hand sprinkling each morning, without any change in the plants appearance. We have grown a variety of other Garden vegetables in containers including, Tomatoes, Sweep Peas, Lettuce, Radish and Sweep Onions with very good success. Any help or advice would be appreciated. From azapache at gmail.com Tue Apr 13 11:12:00 2010 From: azapache at gmail.com (azapache@gmail.com) Date: Tue Apr 13 19:44:08 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004131812.o3DIC0UT010742@AG.Arizona.edu> Terry 85255 azapache@gmail.com Hello, I have a palmer agave which has sent off its stalk and is in various stages of bloom. I would like to propogate it and understand this can be done. Specifically, if I remove the individual heads (which are now showing nodules at their bases) how deep do they need to be placed in the soil? do I cover the drying piston? Do I separate each of the fingers or is each pod planted as a whole? how much water and how frequent for how long till they are naturalized? Your help will be greatly appreciated. Many thanks. Terry From livingrooms at live.com Tue Apr 13 15:10:20 2010 From: livingrooms at live.com (livingrooms@live.com) Date: Tue Apr 13 19:44:10 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004132210.o3DMAKUT002957@AG.Arizona.edu> Marie White 85041 livingrooms@live.com Help! We are selling our house with a large formal pond and potential buyers are not happy with the green water. We have fish, plants, no bio filter (but a sand pool filter) and add bacteria somewhat regularly. We've tried barley bales in the past, but didn't see any improvement. The pond is all hard surface underwater, with plants in plastic baskets. I have heard that if you add a 3-4" layer of rock on the bottom of the pond, the water will clear up. Does this work? Is there another option? Here's my cell if you need to get more info from me to respond, 480-540-1222. Thank you! From mrohrs1 at cox.net Tue Apr 13 17:18:22 2010 From: mrohrs1 at cox.net (mrohrs1@cox.net) Date: Tue Apr 13 19:44:12 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004140018.o3E0IMUT010245@AG.Arizona.edu> mike 85023 mrohrs1@cox.net Four years ago I planted 2 asparagus roots which have produced very tall (4')very thin ferns. This year the asparagus are thicker and very tasty. My question is- what do I do with the asparagus that I don't pick and they grow to the 4'fern stage. Leave them alone, cut them down to improve the new shoots or just be quicker next time. Thanks Mike Rohrs From wendyohio at gmail.com Tue Apr 13 23:51:48 2010 From: wendyohio at gmail.com (wendyohio@gmail.com) Date: Wed Apr 14 06:27:52 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004140651.o3E6pmUT023776@AG.Arizona.edu> wendy 85224 wendyohio@gmail.com I have planted a small Mexican lime tree in a very large planter. What could I plant with it that would ward off pests or provide nutrients for the tree? From jack4596 at yahoo.com Wed Apr 14 08:34:26 2010 From: jack4596 at yahoo.com (jack4596@yahoo.com) Date: Wed Apr 14 09:32:56 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004141534.o3EFYQUT013202@AG.Arizona.edu> 85043 jack4596@yahoo.com MY SQUASH PLANTS ARE AT MIDSIZE STAGE AND THE BOTTOM LEAVES ARE TURNING YELLOW AND THE PLANT BEGINS TO DIE. I DON'T KNOW IF I AM OVERWATERING OR THERE IS ANOTHER PROBLEM. ANY SUGGESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE WILL BE APPRECIATED. THANKS From stephanie.walsh at imagineschools.com Wed Apr 14 10:46:28 2010 From: stephanie.walsh at imagineschools.com (stephanie.walsh@imagineschools.com) Date: Wed Apr 14 11:03:31 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004141746.o3EHkSUT000367@AG.Arizona.edu> Stephanie Walsh 85323 stephanie.walsh@imagineschools.com I am a teacher at Imagine Schools At Avondale and we are constructing an outside classroom and want to know the best material to use for raised garden beds...we thought concrete blocks...but is there something that is better? Our plans include a work area, a pond, raised flower and vegetable gardens. We are also having an area with native plants and a small citrus orchid. From astrinip at hotmail.com Wed Apr 14 10:51:16 2010 From: astrinip at hotmail.com (astrinip@hotmail.com) Date: Wed Apr 14 11:03:33 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004141751.o3EHpGUT001947@AG.Arizona.edu> Pamela Panopoulos 85284 astrinip@hotmail.com Hello, I live in Tempe. I live on horse property which sits on .80 acres. I have all this wasted space with grass and I would like to plant vegetables fruits etc. Also, I was wondering if there is a program where the neighbors, who also have about the same amount of acreage, could get involved where we sustain our own gardens. What I'd like to see is the nearby schools, Waggoner & Kyrene Middle Schools benefit from your knowledge not only in an academic sort of way but also, for lack of a better word, nutrition. I believe that I can get neighbors who are interested, to commit to sharing their lands with everyone. I guess Co-op farming in a way, where their is no Monetary compensation but 'fruits of our labour' compensation. I hope this email makes sense. And I am sorry for the length of it. I see all this land that could be feeding countless kids at school and my family as well. Please note that we water our back yards with irrigation through SRP. Thanks, Pamela Panopoulos From bscline4 at msn.com Wed Apr 14 23:21:16 2010 From: bscline4 at msn.com (bscline4@msn.com) Date: Thu Apr 15 14:31:35 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004150621.o3F6LGUT015076@AG.Arizona.edu> Sherry Cline 85248 bscline4@msn.com I have a Ruby Red grapefruit tree with sweet fruit, but, very thick white part between the skin and fruit...(about 1/2 to 3/4 inches),does this mean I watered too much last year? What does it mean. Thank you for an answer. From helga3 at cox.net Thu Apr 15 12:53:49 2010 From: helga3 at cox.net (helga3@cox.net) Date: Thu Apr 15 14:31:41 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004151953.o3FJrnUT027794@AG.Arizona.edu> helga cruz 85037 helga3@cox.net My Hibiscus bush,which is in a large pot,started to get yellow leaves.The pot is 16 inch. across.Another Hibiscus in a same size pot,is doing well.I might have watered the troubled plant more than the other.So is it too much watering? Thank you Helga Cruz From ayhowell at gmail.com Thu Apr 15 17:55:52 2010 From: ayhowell at gmail.com (ayhowell@gmail.com) Date: Thu Apr 15 19:43:19 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004160055.o3G0tqUT029203@AG.Arizona.edu> Andi 85087 ayhowell@gmail.com I have installed and planted in four raised beds an assortment of vegetables, fruits and flowers. My concern is about watering -- specifically, how to know when I have under-watered or over-watered the young seedlings. I have noticed that the leaves on quite a number of plants are discoloring and/or curling. I have installed a soaker hose in each raised bed and am watering every two days for 90 minutes beginning at 4 a.m. (programmed irrigation). Any tips for determining if I am over or under-watering will be greatly appreciated. From hapek9 at gmail.com Thu Apr 15 19:53:05 2010 From: hapek9 at gmail.com (Michelle Anderson) Date: Sat Apr 17 09:24:48 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Hibiscus yellow leaves Message-ID: Hi Helga! I take care of lots of flower/plant pots, and as a general rule, yellow leaves means too much water. It has not been all that hot up to now, so our shrub pots don't need daily water. I think you are correct in your assumption! Good Luck Michelle Anderson Maricopa Master Gardener On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 12:53 PM, wrote: > helga cruz > 85037 > helga3@cox.net > > My Hibiscus bush,which is in a large pot,started to get yellow leaves.The > pot is 16 inch. across.Another Hibiscus in a same size pot,is doing well.I > might have watered the troubled plant more than the other.So is it too much > watering? > Thank you Helga Cruz > > > _______________________________________________ > Arid_gardener mailing list > Arid_gardener@CALS.arizona.edu > http://CALS.arizona.edu/mailman2/listinfo/arid_gardener > All contents copyright 2007. Arizona Board of Regents/University of Arizona > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://CALS.arizona.edu/pipermail/arid_gardener/attachments/20100415/fd58ca01/attachment.html From phxesjj at aol.com Sat Apr 17 09:13:37 2010 From: phxesjj at aol.com (phxesjj@aol.com) Date: Sat Apr 17 09:24:51 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004171613.o3HGDbUT018705@AG.Arizona.edu> Ellen Stoneman 85020 phxesjj@aol.com I have insects(in the soil), weeds and roots growing in the area that I have used as a garden before. the past couple of years I let it go. anyway, I thought there was some process of wetting the soil and covering it with black plastic to sort of "purify" the soil. Does this exist? From gyalf at cox.net Sun Apr 18 07:18:10 2010 From: gyalf at cox.net (Gary Freitas) Date: Sun Apr 18 08:19:05 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Pruning Chilean Mesquite Tree Message-ID: I saw your site and could use your assistance. I just bought a 24 gallon Chilean Mesquite and it was delivered and planted last week. However, every branch had been trimmed back to within a few inches of the trunk--this stuck me as "wrong" and I am wondering if this is the proper way to trim a young mesquite and will it harm its development into a full tree. Thanks. Gary gyalf@cox.net From sarlenemitchell at hotmail.com Sun Apr 18 12:06:43 2010 From: sarlenemitchell at hotmail.com (sarlenemitchell@hotmail.com) Date: Sun Apr 18 12:27:59 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004181906.o3IJ6hUT005929@AG.Arizona.edu> Susan Mitchell 85310 sarlenemitchell@hotmail.com My husband says that stressing flowering tomato plants for water causes them to set fruit more readily. Is this true? From travelmegusa at hotmail.com Sun Apr 18 13:39:26 2010 From: travelmegusa at hotmail.com (travelmegusa@hotmail.com) Date: Sun Apr 18 14:27:58 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004182039.o3IKdQUT022343@AG.Arizona.edu> Mary Goitia 85351 travelmegusa@hotmail.com Will Taiwan Flowering Cherry grow in Maricopa County? Are they allowed to be sent to Arizona? The nursery site says they will grow from zones 6-9, but would not want to waste the money if they will be a problem. From ramurtaugh at mail.com Mon Apr 19 09:19:20 2010 From: ramurtaugh at mail.com (ramurtaugh@mail.com) Date: Mon Apr 19 12:27:19 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Summer Vegetable Garden Message-ID: <8CCADF333765C96-16CC-15C9@web-mmc-m02.sysops.aol.com> Dear Arid Gardener- Hello - What does a person have to do to continue a vegetable garden in the hot summer days - Do you have to cover the whole thing with shade cloth or some sort of semi-shading? 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From YBRanch3 at msn.com Mon Apr 19 19:35:03 2010 From: YBRanch3 at msn.com (YBRanch3@msn.com) Date: Tue Apr 20 06:51:37 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004200235.o3K2Z3UT026149@AG.Arizona.edu> Lauretta 85142 YBRanch3@msn.com I need to buy some ladybugs for my vegetable garden and I can't find any in AZ...I'm int he east valley but will travel in the general vacinity if available. Can you help me? All the Home Depot's aren't stocking them...and I checked with a nursery as well. Help! From valencib at t-bird.edu Mon Apr 19 22:27:15 2010 From: valencib at t-bird.edu (valencib@t-bird.edu) Date: Tue Apr 20 06:51:40 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004200527.o3K5RFUT002684@AG.Arizona.edu> Bert Valencia 85308 valencib@t-bird.edu Hi, I hope you can help me. We have a pomelo or pummelo tree, planted about 6-7 years ago. We bought it at a local nursery in Glendale, AZ and we live in Arrowhead Ranch. The tree has grown nicely, has deep green leafs, looks healthy, has a nice 12 ft canopy across and 10 ft high. For the last 3-4 years it has flowered nicely and born beautiful, huge cantaloupe size, pyriforme roundish fruit. The skin is yellow/green, and thick (3/4') and spongy soft, which I think is inherent to this type of variety. My problem is that the inside fruit is totally dry and tasteless, even though it looks like it should. The flesh is pinkish yellow. We have tried to deep water it every-other week in Spring and Summer without change. Any suggestions for improvement? Are we missing any nutrients for this tree to bear good fruit? Thank you for the feedback. BV From krwagner at cals.arizona.edu Tue Apr 20 06:57:46 2010 From: krwagner at cals.arizona.edu (Kristen Wagner) Date: Tue Apr 20 07:07:56 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Master Gardener volunteer information In-Reply-To: <201004192053.o3JKqxUT019403@AG.Arizona.edu> References: <201004192053.o3JKqxUT019403@AG.Arizona.edu> Message-ID: <4BCDB2DA.5050504@cals.arizona.edu> Becky: Thank you for your question. The Master Gardener program is a certification in many, many counties throughout the country with their own training programs. In Arizona, the training program and volunteers are coordinated by each county Extension office. It is also a volunteer position and the title should not be used for any purpose in which a fee is collected. The first step would be to determine in which county they are a Master Gardener and then contact the person in charge of that program in that county. If they are in Maricopa County, please contact me directly at krwagner@cals.arizona.edu with the person's name. If they are in another county, please let me know which one and I can direct you to the correct person. Sincerely, Kristen R. Wagner Program Coordinator, Sr. Urban Horticulture University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Maricopa County 4341 E Broadway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85040 P: 602-827-8200 F: 602-827-8292 E: krwagner@cals.arizona.edu W: www.maricopamastergardener.com Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, James A. Christenson, Director, Cooperative Extension, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, The University of Arizona. The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities. On 4/19/2010 1:52 PM, bkolive@cox.net wrote: > becky olive > 85225 > bkolive@cox.net > > How do we find out if a person who claims they are a master gardener has been certified by your college? Do you publish a list? > > > _______________________________________________ > Arid_gardener mailing list > Arid_gardener@CALS.arizona.edu > http://CALS.arizona.edu/mailman2/listinfo/arid_gardener > All contents copyright 2007. Arizona Board of Regents/University of Arizona > > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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From doug at mcqueensoutherland.com Tue Apr 20 16:24:36 2010 From: doug at mcqueensoutherland.com (doug@mcqueensoutherland.com) Date: Tue Apr 20 19:56:07 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004202324.o3KNOaUT020901@AG.Arizona.edu> Doug McQueen 85281 doug@mcqueensoutherland.com Is there an oleander blight coming to the valley? What are the signs? What can be done to prevent/lessen the damage. My old, 20 tall oleanders have a lot of yellow leaves that I don't remember from past years. Doug McQueen 602-793-4967. From rubegdac at aol.com Tue Apr 20 18:03:27 2010 From: rubegdac at aol.com (rubegdac@aol.com) Date: Tue Apr 20 19:56:10 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004210103.o3L13RUT015011@AG.Arizona.edu> Gwen 85268 rubegdac@aol.com I have a mesquite (perhaps Texan or Honey, not a Chilean) that has little green insects crawling over the new growth. They are round with short legs. They are not on the trunk or main limbs. From bjforrer at aol.com Tue Apr 20 19:30:34 2010 From: bjforrer at aol.com (bjforrer@aol.com) Date: Tue Apr 20 19:56:13 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004210230.o3L2UYUT000813@AG.Arizona.edu> Barbara J. Forrer 85260 bjforrer@aol.com My Texas Laural is about 10 years old. It bloomed this Spring and for the first time in a couple of years shows no signs of caterpillars or other critters. It looks green and healthy. However this week it started to drop leaves. There is a little blanket beneath the tree. It's on the drip system, three times a week for about 10 minutes. When I touch a branch leaves fall. It looks like it may have some new sprouts. From mmb at storyteller.net Wed Apr 21 11:30:04 2010 From: mmb at storyteller.net (Michelle Buvala) Date: Fri Apr 23 20:59:17 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Shoestring acacias Message-ID: I love shoestring acacias! I have two in my xeriscape garden at the back of my yard and would like to plant another, but close to the house.. I am slowly converting lawn to desert, but the lawn will be in the way for several years yet(although it is getting smaller!) I have a couple of questions: 1. Can a shoestring manage just outside the edge of a lawn? The trunk would be within 2-3 feet of the grass. 2. How close can I safely plant a shoestring to the roofed porch of my house? It faces southwest. The porch is 11 feet wide from the edge to the house, the roof is 10 feet up. I would like it as close as possible without causing harm to the patio or the tree. Thank you for your time! Michelle, in Avondale -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://CALS.arizona.edu/pipermail/arid_gardener/attachments/20100421/2d0ef76e/attachment.html From hapek9 at gmail.com Wed Apr 21 20:10:13 2010 From: hapek9 at gmail.com (Michelle Anderson) Date: Fri Apr 23 20:59:19 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] texas mountain laurel Message-ID: Hi Barbara! It might be a good idea to give it a deep soak, to flush out any accumulated salts in the root zone. Not knowing how many emitters you have on this plant, nor what the gallonage of those emitters are, I can only say that 10 minutes 3x/week is likely not the best watering schedule. Please refer to the booklet Landscape Watering by the Numbers. It is available at most city water conservation offices, or by going online at www.amwua.org/conservation.html. Good Luck! Michelle Anderson Maricopa Master Gardener On Tue, Apr 20, 2010 at 7:30 PM, wrote: > Barbara J. Forrer > 85260 > bjforrer@aol.com > > My Texas Laural is about 10 years old. It bloomed this Spring and for the > first time in a couple of years shows no signs of caterpillars or other > critters. It looks green and healthy. However this week it started to drop > leaves. There is a little blanket beneath the tree. > It's on the drip system, three times a week for about 10 minutes. > When I touch a branch leaves fall. > It looks like it may have some new sprouts. > > > _______________________________________________ > Arid_gardener mailing list > Arid_gardener@CALS.arizona.edu > http://CALS.arizona.edu/mailman2/listinfo/arid_gardener > All contents copyright 2007. Arizona Board of Regents/University of Arizona > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://CALS.arizona.edu/pipermail/arid_gardener/attachments/20100421/b3ab2ff9/attachment.html From hapek9 at gmail.com Wed Apr 21 20:13:28 2010 From: hapek9 at gmail.com (Michelle Anderson) Date: Fri Apr 23 20:59:22 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] fertilizing pomegranite Message-ID: Stephanie: You can go ahead and fertilize it now. Make sure to apply the fertilizer to damp soil, and to water it in. Cheers, Michelle Anderson Maricopa Master Gardener On Tue, Apr 20, 2010 at 7:11 AM, wrote: > Stephanie > 85027 > redcrimson@gmail.com > > We moved into a new house last October (2009) and inherited a young > pomegranate. It had 2 fruits on it in October, so I'm assuming it was 2-3 > years old last year. (It is 2 ft high.) > > It just started to produce flowers and it occurred to me that it might need > fertilizer. I looked up fertilizing pomegranates and discovered that it > needs to be fertilized in March and November. Now it is the middle of April. > > Is it too late to fertilize the pomegranate now? Should I fertilize it > anyway, or just leave it alone? > > > _______________________________________________ > Arid_gardener mailing list > Arid_gardener@CALS.arizona.edu > http://CALS.arizona.edu/mailman2/listinfo/arid_gardener > All contents copyright 2007. Arizona Board of Regents/University of Arizona > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://CALS.arizona.edu/pipermail/arid_gardener/attachments/20100421/12b2bd80/attachment.html From cwsjrphx1 at hotmail.com Thu Apr 22 14:37:15 2010 From: cwsjrphx1 at hotmail.com (cwsjrphx1@hotmail.com) Date: Fri Apr 23 20:59:25 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004222137.o3MLbFUT000050@AG.Arizona.edu> Chuck Smith 85281 cwsjrphx1@hotmail.com I have tiny black knats on my patio tomato plants, which are in pots. One leaf became wilted while the rest of the plant is thriving. Are these knats responsible and how can I treat the plant safely? From jjaz at qwest.net Thu Apr 22 15:14:06 2010 From: jjaz at qwest.net (Jim Johnson) Date: Fri Apr 23 20:59:27 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Chocolate Lily's Message-ID: <6EE5CF45EA7843FE9FBF08D2C1134BDF@LENOVO4CEA0028> I am wondering if Chocolate Lily's can/will grown in Maricopa County ( Phoenix vicinity) Arizona...I am looking for some nice, early spring color and I think these are beautiful.....I was recently in Santa Rosa, Calif. and saw them there at a festival....Where can I order/buy them, either via internet or local nursery is fine. Thank you for your held/assistance. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://CALS.arizona.edu/pipermail/arid_gardener/attachments/20100422/c8600bd2/attachment.html From wwuesty at q.com Fri Apr 23 08:01:36 2010 From: wwuesty at q.com (wwuesty@q.com) Date: Fri Apr 23 20:59:30 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004231501.o3NF1aUT023293@AG.Arizona.edu> Bill Wuestehoefer 85086 wwuesty@q.com What hot peppers grow best in our area? From olin.miller at gmail.com Fri Apr 23 21:41:51 2010 From: olin.miller at gmail.com (Olin Miller) Date: Sun Apr 25 08:23:52 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Soil Solarization Message-ID: You may be thinking about "Soil Solarization". Clear plastic is preferred but black may also work in some cases. It is effective in killing soil borne pathogens, annual weeds that have sprouted due to wetting the soil beforehand, and some shallow-rooted perennial weeds. An article by Jeff Schalau, County Director, ANR Agent at http://cals.arizona.edu/yavapai/anr/hort/byg/archive/soilsolarization.html explains the procedure in detail. -- Olin Miller Maricopa County Master Gardener Volunteer ======================================== On Sat, Apr 17, 2010 at 9:13 AM, wrote: > Ellen Stoneman > 85020 > phxesjj@aol.com > > I have insects(in the soil), weeds and roots growing in the area that I have used as a garden before. ?the past couple of years I let it go. ?anyway, I thought there was some process of wetting the soil and covering it with black plastic to sort of "purify" the soil. Does this exist? From olin.miller at gmail.com Fri Apr 23 21:58:48 2010 From: olin.miller at gmail.com (Olin Miller) Date: Sun Apr 25 08:23:55 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Grapefruit. Thick Peel Message-ID: Thick skin on Ruby Red grapefruit is pretty common. The usual explanation is "tto much nitrogen fertilizer". But it also so occurs on grapefruit that has not been fertilized for several years which suggests it may be genetic. If the fruit is okay otherwise, I would not worry about it. But you might want to confirm that you are fertilizing and watering properly. See "MC91 Fertilizing Citrus Chart" at http://cals.arizona.edu/maricopa/garden/html/pubs/MC91.pdf and "AZ1151 Irrigating Citrus Trees " at http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/crops/az1151.pdf Note that mature grapefruit trees require only half of the fertilizer amounts listed in the table in MC91. -- Olin Miller Maricopa County Master Gardener Volunteer ================================== On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 11:21 PM, wrote: > Sherry Cline > 85248 > bscline4@msn.comcurs on grapeen fretilizedfruit that has not be > > I have a Ruby Red grapefruit tree with sweet fruit, but, very thick white part between the skin and fruit...(about 1/2 to 3/4 inches),does this mean I watered too much last year? ?What does it mean. ?Thank you for an answer. From gail_baker at tnc.org Sun Apr 25 15:54:19 2010 From: gail_baker at tnc.org (gail_baker@tnc.org) Date: Sun Apr 25 21:41:54 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004252254.o3PMsJUT017293@AG.Arizona.edu> Gail 85020 gail_baker@tnc.org How much and how often should I water a potted hibiscus now in the heat of summer and winter. It is located on my patio... getting southern exposure sun in the morning until about 2pm. What about Miracle Grow... how much and how often. Thanks... I appreciate your answer! From nwbrogren at juno.com Mon Apr 26 12:05:22 2010 From: nwbrogren at juno.com (Neil W Brogren) Date: Mon Apr 26 15:15:59 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Grapefruit tree failed to bloom Message-ID: <20100426.120522.4864.0.nwbrogren@juno.com> Neil Brogren nwbrogren@juno.com 85118 A grapefruit tree I planted 3 years ago failed to bloom this year. It has produced grapefruit the last two years. During the summer it is watered twice a week by a donut shaped basin around the tree. It was not watered from January to March of this year. I started watering once a week the end of March. It lost a lot of foliage over the winter but new leaves look healthy. I picked the last grapefruit about the end of January. There is a lemon and orange tree about 16 feet in two directions from the grapefruit tree, both bloomed and are setting fruit. The tree is in the Gold Canyon, AZ area. I also have an apricot tree about 50 feet away that bloomed set on fruit and last week lost all of it's leaves. New leaves are coming on a few branches, however they are curled, yellowed with brown edges. The apricot is watered the same as the above mentioned grapefruit tree. Thanks Neil ____________________________________________________________ Penny Stock Jumping 2000% Sign up to the #1 voted penny stock newsletter for free today! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4bd5e411b070921c51m03vuc From rozon1960 at peoplepc.com Mon Apr 26 12:14:31 2010 From: rozon1960 at peoplepc.com (rozon1960@peoplepc.com) Date: Mon Apr 26 15:16:02 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004261914.o3QJEVUT014601@AG.Arizona.edu> Joyce Rozon 85375 rozon1960@peoplepc.com I discovered a large gray catepillar on a branch of my orange tree (similar size and shape of a tomato plant catepillar..that I am familar with). Is this a threat to my tree if it is infected with these ugly creatures? From robertjmichael at cox.net Tue Apr 27 13:23:11 2010 From: robertjmichael at cox.net (robertjmichael@cox.net) Date: Tue Apr 27 13:45:21 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004272023.o3RKNBUT002730@AG.Arizona.edu> robert michael robertjmichael@cox.net robertjmichael@cox.net Can pecan leaves be composted? Will they poison vegetable plants? And the same question for pistacchio leaves. From mogie1 at cox.net Tue Apr 27 15:30:35 2010 From: mogie1 at cox.net (mogie1@cox.net) Date: Tue Apr 27 15:36:29 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004272230.o3RMUZUT016449@AG.Arizona.edu> Robert 85259 mogie1@cox.net Hi I have some interior plants and I seem to have some fungus gnats flying around. How could I rid of these flying pests? Thank you, Robert From gtom41 at gmail.com Wed Apr 28 05:49:45 2010 From: gtom41 at gmail.com (gtom41@gmail.com) Date: Wed Apr 28 09:31:42 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004281249.o3SCnjUT000909@AG.Arizona.edu> Gina 85204 gtom41@gmail.com Some of my plants, Swiss Chard, potatoes and Cucumber plants seem to be turning yellow. (That is their leaves). I thought I was watering too much, but I only water at night and the soil doesn't seem to be that wet. What am I doing wrong? I have large boxes that these are in and I bought soil etc. from the nursery. They have been in at least a month and are well established. Hope its not too complicated. Thanks Gina From kdbusy at cox.net Wed Apr 28 05:52:45 2010 From: kdbusy at cox.net (kdbusy@cox.net) Date: Wed Apr 28 09:31:45 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004281252.o3SCqjUT001435@AG.Arizona.edu> Kathy 85028 kdbusy@cox.net Something is eating the bark off branches on my ornamental orange trees. What kind of animal does this (my curiosity)? What should I do about it...I don't want my trees to die. Thank you From drew_linda at hotmail.com Wed Apr 28 12:16:24 2010 From: drew_linda at hotmail.com (Linda Drew) Date: Wed Apr 28 22:47:49 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] fungus gnats In-Reply-To: <201004272230.o3RMUZUT016449@AG.Arizona.edu> References: <201004272230.o3RMUZUT016449@AG.Arizona.edu> Message-ID: Here is the tip sheet on fungus gnats: http://cals.arizona.edu/maricopa/garden/html/t-tips/bugs/gnats.htm > Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:30:35 -0700 > To: arid_gardener@AG.Arizona.edu > From: mogie1@cox.net > CC: > Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page > > Robert > 85259 > mogie1@cox.net > > Hi I have some interior plants and I seem to have some fungus gnats flying around. How could I rid of these flying pests? > Thank you, > Robert > > > _______________________________________________ > Arid_gardener mailing list > Arid_gardener@CALS.arizona.edu > http://CALS.arizona.edu/mailman2/listinfo/arid_gardener > All contents copyright 2007. Arizona Board of Regents/University of Arizona -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://CALS.arizona.edu/pipermail/arid_gardener/attachments/20100428/5b4403ba/attachment.html From drew_linda at hotmail.com Wed Apr 28 12:19:29 2010 From: drew_linda at hotmail.com (Linda Drew) Date: Wed Apr 28 22:47:55 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page In-Reply-To: <201004272023.o3RKNBUT002730@AG.Arizona.edu> References: <201004272023.o3RKNBUT002730@AG.Arizona.edu> Message-ID: http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/plantanswers/vegetables/non-crop.html Q. I have heard that some leaves poison the soil. I have an abundance of pecan leaves and would like to use them for compost. Are pecan leaves harmful? A. A case of pecan leaves damaging a garden spot has never been reported. In fact, these leaves are recommended as a mulch because pecan leaves are fibrous and decompose slowly. Possibly rumors of pecan leaves damaging growing plants arise because pecan leaves contain tannic acid. When tannic acid reacts with alkaline soil, a neutral organic salt, called calcium tannate, is formed. This compound is not detrimental. Mix other types of organic matter or leaves with pecan leaves rather than making a compost of pure pecan leaves. > Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:23:11 -0700 > To: arid_gardener@AG.Arizona.edu > From: robertjmichael@cox.net > CC: > Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page > > robert michael > robertjmichael@cox.net > robertjmichael@cox.net > > Can pecan leaves be composted? Will they > poison vegetable plants? And the same question for pistacchio leaves. > > > _______________________________________________ > Arid_gardener mailing list > Arid_gardener@CALS.arizona.edu > http://CALS.arizona.edu/mailman2/listinfo/arid_gardener > All contents copyright 2007. Arizona Board of Regents/University of Arizona -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://CALS.arizona.edu/pipermail/arid_gardener/attachments/20100428/750147b7/attachment.html From fawagotogo at cox.net Wed Apr 28 16:44:32 2010 From: fawagotogo at cox.net (fawagotogo@cox.net) Date: Wed Apr 28 22:48:00 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004282344.o3SNiWUT022598@AG.Arizona.edu> Ginny 85351 fawagotogo@cox.net Hi, we're thinking about planting a Tipuana Tipu tree for shade and can't find any documentation on growth, hardiness etc. other than what the salesperson told us. Where can I obtain some documented information on this type of tree? Thank You From Cathy.Rymer at chandleraz.gov Thu Apr 29 08:56:15 2010 From: Cathy.Rymer at chandleraz.gov (Cathy.Rymer@chandleraz.gov) Date: Thu Apr 29 12:02:49 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Tipu tree information Message-ID: Hi Ginny, Although Tipuana tipu (Tipu) trees are native to Brazil, they are very well adapted to our region here in central Arizona. Because of our dry, hot conditions there is little chance of them becoming invasive as in places like Florida. They can grow quite large, so be sure to allow ample space in your landscape. For more information visit http://www.chandler.watersavingplants.com/ Use the "Plants" navigation button at the top of the screen to search by common or botanical name. There are several photos and details on this tree and 600 other desert adapted plants. This tree is also listed in the book "Landscape Plants for Dry Regions" by Jones and Sacamano. Good luck. Cathy Rymer Certified Arborist Master Gardener, U of A Cooperative Extension Ginny 85351 fawagotogo at cox.net Hi, we're thinking about planting a Tipuana Tipu tree for shade and can't find any documentation on growth, hardiness etc. other than what the salesperson told us. Where can I obtain some documented information on this type of tree? Thank You -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://CALS.arizona.edu/pipermail/arid_gardener/attachments/20100429/911f0876/attachment-0001.html From cseuf2 at aol.com Thu Apr 29 17:00:15 2010 From: cseuf2 at aol.com (cseuf2@aol.com) Date: Thu Apr 29 22:01:30 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004300000.o3U00FUT014089@AG.Arizona.edu> chris 85340 cseuf2@aol.com I have a small raised garden bed that is 12ft x 4 ft and 14 inches deep. I would like to know how often and how long I should be watering my garden that contains cucumbers, peppers (Jalapenos and bell), and tomatoes? From suzannedouglass at trappings-az.com Fri Apr 30 14:03:53 2010 From: suzannedouglass at trappings-az.com (suzannedouglass@trappings-az.com) Date: Sun May 2 20:56:25 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004302103.o3UL3rUT021217@AG.Arizona.edu> Suzanne Douglass 85250 suzannedouglass@trappings-az.com I have planted 1 gallon Lavendar plants twice and have lost most of them. Is there a particular type of lavendar that does better here in AZ. The kind I planted had the short spike type leaves. Would the variety with a more lacy leaf do better? Thank you for your help. Suzaanne Douglass From jandrews26 at cox.net Fri Apr 30 15:39:43 2010 From: jandrews26 at cox.net (jandrews26@cox.net) Date: Sun May 2 20:56:28 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <201004302239.o3UMdhUT018089@AG.Arizona.edu> James Andrews 850235116 jandrews26@cox.net The leafs on our yucca plant are dry or burnt. Too much water? Or something else? Do yucca plants require fertilizer? From christopher.j.scull at intel.com Fri Apr 30 16:43:53 2010 From: christopher.j.scull at intel.com (Scull, Christopher J) Date: Sun May 2 20:56:31 2010 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Queen Palm Frizzle Top Treatment Message-ID: I found in http://cals.arizona.edu/maricopa/garden/old_archives/arid_gardener/2001-December/007145.html that Manganese Sulfate is the treatment for frizzle top on my Queen Palm trees. It goes on to say that Manganese Sulfate is present in Epsom Salts. I have found that Epsom Salts are actually Magnesium Sulfate not Manganese Sulfate. If, as I have found on other Google searches, frizzle top is cured with the application on Manganese fertilizers I am doubting that the use of Epsom Salts will not have the desired effect. Can you confirm or deny the suggestion for using Epsom Salts to cure frizzle top on my Queen Palm trees. Christopher J.T. Scull Intel Digital Home Group (DHG) Sr. CEG Validation Engineer CH7-4-D2 Desk: 480.554.8430 Cell: 480.235.7883 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://CALS.arizona.edu/pipermail/arid_gardener/attachments/20100430/40fff77e/attachment.html