Fruit trees in the desert will be discussed at library Sunday

We are quickly approaching temperatures (and wind) that require watering figs three times a week. The higher temperatures demand more water for production to continue.

Peaches are a lot easier to protect than figs. Figs must be picked when they are ripe. Peaches will ripen off the tree.

Gardenias have similar needs as roses. Their health and growth respond best to wood chip mulch decomposing on the soil surface.

My guess is that this tree was infected by this bacterial disease. I would not replace it. I would pick a different tree.

My Meyer lemon tree this year has hundreds of buds and flowers. Many on the same the branch or twig.

There are lots of different kinds of petunias. For instance, the Madness Summer Series can take the heat, but petunias typically are not known for that.