Responsible gardening in severe drought

Photo by Ed Mertz

Drought: A prolonged period of abnormaly low rainfall. By observing our surroundings, we all know how tough this drought has been on our treasured desert plants. But how do we deal with this in our landscapes? Do we over water? Do we understand our soils? Should we fertilize? And what about mulching? Armed with some knowledge of the properties found in our soil and water, along with better water management, even in dry times, we can have healthier looking plants.

On Saturday, April 13, Carefree Desert Gardens welcomes Rick Cober. Rick has a B.S. in Environmental Horiculture from Arizona State University. He is an ISA Certified Arborist. His company Tree Theory does Landscape Asset Management, Arborist Consultation and Soil and Fertilization Management. Rick will share facts about our drought conditions and the importance of understanding our water and soil that is unique to our desert climate. And, he will finally answer the key question…What does “Organic” really mean????

The program, usually including a plant raffle, will begin at 9:30 a.m. and run approximately until noon in the Town Council Chambers located at 33 Easy Street and Nonchalant Avenue, Carefree. A $5.00 (or more) donation is appreciated to support these programs. For information call 480-488-3686. Come early. Seating is limited.

This is the last progam of the 2019 season.