Lawn
Care
All turf is a form of bermuda, therefore, your lawn
will go dormant (turn brown) in the cooler months unless
it has been overseeded with winter rye grass.
New turf will require water 3 times per day, 3-5 minutes
each interval for the first 3 weeks. (During this time,
do not walk on the turf area). After 3 weeks, reduce
the watering to once per day for 10-12 minutes at sunrise.
New turf will be uneven. Turf areas will level out over
time with weekly mowing. If you desire a quicker leveling,
you may fix seams and low spots with a mixture of 50%
sand and 50% fine garden mulch.
Mowing should start after the first 2 weeks. Make sure
your sod is dry, and that you're mowing at a higher
setting for the first 90 days.
In summer, fertilize with ammonium sulfate (21-0-0)
every 30 days, and gypsum every 45 days. In winter (for
winter rye) fertilize with ammonia nitrate (34-0-0)
every 30 days and gypsum every 45 days. No fertilizer
is required in the winter if you choose not to overseed
your lawn.
Citrus Trees
Do not fertilize this tree for the first year. After
one year, apply ammonium sulfate three to four times
per year (Feb., May, August). Apply in accordance with
the manufacturer recommendation. Citrus trees also prefer
to be on a separate irrigation system from shrubs. These
trees should be deep watered and then allowed to dry
out before being watered again. (Once per week is a
general guide)
Queen Palms
Queen palms, unlike Mexican fan palms, require special
care. Queen palms preferably should be on a separate
irrigation line from shrubs to provide deep watering.
Queen palms also need to be watered more often than
other palms. You'll need to fertilize your Queen palm
with 1/4 cup of ammonium sulfate once per month, epsom
salt 1/4. cup once every 90 days, palm tree food every
90 days. These palms also prefer to have enriched
compost around the top of the root ball.
Shrub Care
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.
Cactus
Cacti that are grown in pots from the nursery need
irrigation. Cacti that come from the nursery with
the roots exposed do not need irrigation. Cacti need
good drainage away from the roots and do not require
any fertilizer.
Ocotillos
This type of cactus requires small amounts of water
and takes up to three years to produce any signs of
life. Water your ocotillo during dry periods with
a garden hose to maintain a healthy look.
Weed Control
Pre-emergent twice per year is the best weed control
agent in granite areas. Plastic overlays are no longer
used. Some weed growth will occur even after treatment
and should be manually removed.
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