Hi gardeners! Since I just recently got all of my citrus off of my tree I wanted to find out if anyone had a recommendation about a gardener/landscaper to hire to thin...
"Homeowners with previous experience pruning deciduous trees often assume that citrus trees should be pruned similarly. However citrus wood is naturally strong & is not as likely to break under the stress of a large fruit load. Furthermore, citrus trees can produce fruit in all but the most shaded part of the tree, & need not be regularly pruned to allow more light into the interior of the canopy. Even when the crop load is heavy, individual fruit size is large, so pruning to reduce the crop load & improve fruit size is not necessary except occasionally with tangerines. Finally, citrus fruit quality is typically just as good or better from a minimally pruned tree as compared with one that is heavily pruned." http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/crops/az1455.pdf
Dorrell-Jo M. replied:
"Pruning citrus is completely unnecessary. The trees will grow best if they aren't pruned and are allowed to grow as big bushes with branches almost to the ground." http://www.azcitrus.com/index.html
Martha R. replied:
The Pedaling Arborist. And, yes, he does ride his bike to the job: http://www.westernskycommunications.com/blog/2011/12/09/bicycle-photography-the-pedaling-arborist/
Theresa G. replied:
look at what I found...http://www.crfgsandiego.org/Presentations/An%20Introduction%20 to%20Citrus%20-%20Varities%20-%20Pests%20 and%20Diseases.pdf
Hi Tucson backyard gardeners! My partner and I are new to Tucson and want to fill our yard and home with pesticide-free, native or native-friendly plants - need garden...
Don S. replied:
Maybe try: Rillito Nursery 6303 N. La Cholla Blvd 8-5....575-0995
Susan O. replied:
Desert Survivors, near A Mountain, features plants native to the Sonoran Desert and some desert-adapted plants, too - trees, shrubs, and perennials.
Nickole R. replied:
Native seed search-there's one one River/Alvernon and Campbell near Ft.Lowell
Kristen A. replied:
Rory Adams
Deb M. replied:
The Desert Museum is supposed to be having their sale either this weekend or next.:)
Becky L. replied:
Magic Garden Nursery
Mickie F. replied:
Mesquite Valley Growers indoor and outdoor
Roseanne W. replied:
You could try Desert Survivors on East 22 nd street, between the freeway and Mission road.
Kendall K. replied:
Desert Survivors Nursery, http://www.desertsurvivors.org/. 1020 W. Starr Pass Blvd.
Emmet M. replied:
I second the Tucson Cactus and Succulent Society! www.tucsoncactus.org Meetings are the first Thursday each month. Time and location are given in the website. Each meeting includes presentations about cactus specific subjects and is a great way to learn.
Maria K. replied:
Green Things for both indoor and outdoor plants. Magic Garden for outdoor plants.
Sara H. replied:
Look at Tohono Chul and the The Tucson Botanical Gardens.
Nancy W. replied:
I second Desert Survivors and Tohuno Chul Park and add in the Desert Museum. All 3 are NOPs so you know you're supporting great missions. All 3 have fall and spring plant sales and members get in early
Jan P. replied:
Looks like you have a good start. I'd try Desert Survivors. Fall is coming and they'll be a ton of plant fair's...Organic Gardener's, Master Gardener's, Native Seed and more. Also if you have something specific you want, ask. People are always re-doing stuff and have extra's.
Shari H. replied:
Be sure to check out Watershed Management Group on Dodge in central Tuscon. They offer gardening classes & workshops (many are free). They have a delicious Mesquite Pancake breakfast w/Seguaro syrup. If you have Tucson Electric Power (TEP) watch for festivals they sponsor. You can get one free, native shade tree each year!!
Barry D. replied:
Don't forget to sign up for the Tucson Cactus Rescue mailing list. Their infrequent sales are the way to get truly native cactus which need new homes. http://www.tucsoncactus.org
I am trying to find unique succulent. I only find the same succulents wherever I go. Anybody know of a good nursery with a nice selection of unusual succulents? I just...
Laurie P. replied:
Tanque Verde Greenhouses is *awesome* on the far northeast side. Others: http://www.tucsoncactus.org/html/nurseries_books.html
Marcia R. replied:
Elena Acoba, it's the last Friday and Saturday in July. And since Tohono Chul has opened their new succulent garden, they are carrying quite a few interesting varieties all year long now.
Donna M. replied:
Green Things
Robin C. replied:
Plants for the Southwest. Stone and Blacklidge. http://plantsforthesouthwest.com/
Morgyn T. replied:
Not only do they have unusual succulents, they'll educate you on how to grow it, they'll repot it for you, and they're a small family owned business! http://www.ecogro.com
I have a large glazed pot that blew over two weeks ago in some horrific wind. We need to replace the pot before the beautiful plant inside suffers but I'm not finding...
Catalina C. replied:
Green Things has a Huge pottery sale
Anna B. replied:
It may be a drive, but I feel it would be well worth it. There are several dealers on South Nogales Highway (in Tucson). They usually have adds on the savy coupon book that comes in the mail. BOGO deals. I found address and website: http://www.qualitypottery.net
Kenny D. replied:
Tres Amigos is the place to get large pots for cheap.
Jean V. replied:
There is place down Old Nogales Highway, It is south and a drive for you, but we bought all of our outdoor pottery there. Huge selection and great prices. http://www.qualitypottery.net/
Does anyone have a recommendation for a business to help me, inexpensively, landscape/decorate my courtyard? Everything will be in containers as the courtyard is...
Jc M. replied:
Donald G Posey is an expert at this. He can also make it self irrigating. 333-0833.
Nick F. replied:
This is my company. I have a lot of references. I also worked for a wholesale grower for many years before landscaping https://m.facebook.com/CreosoteLS