[Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page

[Dick]

Get small bag of Ammoniun Phosphate 16-20-0 and apply precisely as directed 
on the bag. If nutrient is the problem, Alice, you should see a rapid 
response in days not, however, over night. Arizona (desert) soils typically 
are deficient in nitrogen, the first number in the bag as in 16 above.  The 
second number is Phosphorous that is probably abundant in your soil.

The winter yellowing may be indemic. If you see no response, chalk it up to 
that.

Contrary and supplimentary response invited that I too might learn from the 
exchange.

Dick Gross, Master Gardener Volunteer.

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Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page


> Alice
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> nana-moore at comcast.net
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> I have two gardinia scrubs and want to know why they are not doing well. 
> They seem to become very green and healthy but in the winter they get 
> yellow and yellow spoted leaves. I have put egg shells around them and dug 
> and replanted last year- supplying new soil and egg shels. They are still 
> not healthy looking unless this is how they look in the winter.I had a few 
> more but they died due to the lack of water. The drip system did not 
> supply enough water.(?)
> My neighbor said that they had blooms on them during the summer and it was 
> a shame I missed them. The area is protected from bring sun but it does 
> get cold in the winter. Is there anything else I can do? I do love the 
> blooms, when they bloom. Alice
>
>
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