Its too cold to plant...or is it?

For many plants and trees, it is not a good time to plant.  But that doesn't mean you can't plant at all in the winter months when the temperatures are in the 30-40s at night in the greater Phoenix area.  Here is a list of plants and trees that you can install right now;

Natal plum (boxwood bush)
Rosemary bush
Agave (any type)
Morning glory shrub
Valentine shrub
Baja ruellia
Baja fairy duster
Texas sage bush
Most cactus
Ocotillo
Paloverde tree
Ironwood tree

These are just some great ideas, feel free to contact your local nursery to find out what they recommend and be sure to ask what kind of warranty comes with plant material you install in the winter months.  Also feel free to call us at AMS Landscaping at 602-944-0421.

What do those fertilizer numbers on the bag mean?

Fertilizer companies are required to put 3 numbers on every bag of fertilizer.  The numbers represent in this order the amount of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, & Potassium.

Nitrogen is the primary element that will make the plant, turf, or tree grow.  Nitrogen gives the ability for the plant to produce chlorophyll and is the only base fertilizer that will work when temperatures are below 60 degrees at night.

Phosphorus increases bloom or fruit yield and size, also assists in root development and strengthens stems of plants.  This is great for new plants when newly installed.

Potassium protects the plant from disease and assists through drought and cold weather.  Potassium also improves root growth.

Consult a landscape professional if you need any assistance choosing the correct fertilizer for your needs. 

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Winter Flowers

Do you have a great planter bed that can use some color in the fall and winter months?  Many perennial plants will not grow much during the cooler months and during this period we tend to spend more time outside.  A great way to make your outdoors look lush with color is to plant winter annuals.  Annuals are plants that grow for only a season and flowers are a great way to improve the looks of your property during months when many shrubs freeze back or trees lose their leaves.  Here are some varieties of flowers that grow well in the winter months;

Petunias
Pansys
Alyssum
Snap Dragons

There are many others but feel free to contact AMS Landscaping at 602-944-0421 or email us at azlawns@yahoo.com.

It is cooling off!

Now that the weather is cooling off, it is a great time to decrease the water amount on all your trees, plants, & turf. If you are letting grass go dormant you can water 3 times per week (once per week once nighttime lows are in the 60's) and trees and plants can be watered about twice per week for a deeper watering (Once every week when lows hit the 60's). With temperatures getting into the 70's at night you maybe enjoying the outdoors in the early morning and late evening so you may want to set the run time when you are out so you can locate leaks while enjoying a cup of coffee. To see more tips check out the master gardeners website for October tips.

New Website coming soon!

Hello everyone!  AMS Landscaping is proud to announce their new upcoming website which should be completed within the first week of October!

Stay tuned to www.AZLawns.com!