NEW PRODUCTS

We initially thought it was sun scorch. But patches have also appeared on the sides of the saguaro that get little direct sun.

Desert landscapes need additional deep watering only three or four times each year. Give them deep watering when the air temperatures get hot — don’t wait.

We know that purple leaf plum cannot handle the heat in certain locations, particularly south and west exposures.

Our neighbors are redoing their front yard landscaping, which includes removing a 17-year-old Mediterranean fan palm. They have offered it to us.

Keep in mind that all cactuses are not the same. Some are from different places (your exotic varieties) while others are from the Southwest.

Desert spoon is a large shrub. It comes from the desert. It is used to the desert heat.

Though not a desert plant, Apache plume does not like “wet feet.” It needs infrequent watering and well-draining soil.