The Best Arizona Desert Gardening Guide
What is included in Desert Roots?
1. WHERE TO PLANT YOUR GARDEN
The book goes over 8 rules for deciding where to plant and why.
4. GARDEN DESIGNS
& EXAMPLE PHOTOS
A couple example layouts and photos included.
7. PLANTS
There are several charts in this section to help you make some decisions. All the vegetables listed are ones that grow the best in AZ.
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When to plant
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Plant Spacing
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Tomato varieties
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Blank chart to start listing the plants you want in your garden.
2. CONTAINER OR IN GROUND?
There is a simple chart of pros and cons for both.
5. WATERING
One of the biggest set backs for my gardens has ALWAYS been watering. There are too many options and Google is not helpful on what watering is best for AZ deserts. I list the 5 best watering options for AZ and include photos, brands parts and where to find them.
8. SOIL
Where to get the best soil.
If you til it real well, you can just use soil from the ground with a little added compost.
I list places in Phoenix metro area, Tucson and Yuma where you can find good bulk compost for sale. Plus good soil you can find at home improvement stores or nurserys.
3. DESIGN YOUR GARDEN
I review the basic things you need to decide in order to create the right design for your space.
6. TIMERS
Watering on a schedule is very important for AZ. During the summer your garden will need water daily. How much depends on the cover crops and amount of shade vs sun.
9. REFERENCE GUIDES
There are several more charts and reference guides to help you plan.
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Companion Planting Chart
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Companion Quick Reference Guide
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How many plants do I need
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Garden grids to sketch your garden
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Planting Calendar for Fruits & Vegetables in the Arizona Desert.
GET IN TOUCH
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Email: info@desertroots.net