r/AZlandscaping

Hi folks,

TIA. I have a drips irrigation system and a hunter timer box. About 3 weeks ago I turned the system off at the box AND turned the quarter turn valve to stop water going to the drips entirely. I thought I'd just go outside every couple days and water everything and of course plants started struggling. I turned it all off because I had 3 leaks in the drips tubing in my backyard. I have already fixed over 15 leaks in the 5 years I've lived in this home and I'm tired of fixing them, thus my plan to turn it off and just water stuff myself.

Bad idea. Plants are dying.

I turned the drips back on today to find the leaks and fix them. They are now fixed but for whatever reason the water just continuously runs. I turned my dial on the hunter box to off and no luck. Only way to stop the water is that quarter turn valve I shut off 3 weeks ago.

Anyone have any idea what I can do to troubleshoot? I'm not sure if it's a hunter box issue, or maybe a ball valve that's stuck. I added pictures so you can see my set up.

Thanks folks.

First year of the tree producing. They came off a little small. I should have pulled more off when they were buds to give the rest a better shot. Oh well now I know what the tree can handle for next year. Not bad for growing apples in Arizona.

Have you seen an Engelmann's Hedgehog while hiking? Do you have one in your landscaping already? Share your photos below!

Resources:

• UofA Arboretum
• The American Southwest
• Southwest Desert Flora
• AZNPS
• Sonoran Desert Pollinator Plant Guide

We just got into this house and not sure if how much attention this cactus needs?

Planted 15g ficus trees for a hedge in December. They are coming along good. With monsoon season here and the stronger winds I’m curious if and when I should remove the wooden nursery stakes. And if they need to be trimmed. Heard mixed responses. With them being newer I’m worried about the monsoon winds pulling them out of the ground. They are already moving pretty good on 20 mph days.

Also how are people watering these to avoid the root problem. Currently being watered at
15-20gph for 1 hour every 3 days.

Hello,

We woke up this morning to find our gorgeous tree broken down to the base. Wondering if anyone can provide any advice on how to handle the limb removal and what might have happened.

All of the wood is firm and strong, and we didn’t have any storms through the area last night.

Would it be okay to only have grass during the cooler winter months with like a nice rye and then no grass in the summer just let it die? I don’t like Bermuda and would just prefer no grass during summer so I don’t have to water or deal with it. Pros and cons?

Hello,

We woke up this morning to find our gorgeous tree broken down to the base. Wondering if anyone can provide any advice on how to handle the limb removal and what might have happened.

All of the wood is firm and strong, and we didn’t have any storms through the area last night.

Another great native plant that thrives in the heat of the summer - the common sunflower! I like to plant these in waves so that there are constant blooms from spring to fall.

Finches and other birds really enjoy the seeds. Even with our winged visitors, our sunflowers readily reseed.

Resources

• AZNPS
• Southwest Desert Flora