Fall 2019 Landscape Calendar – Arizona
September
- Fertilize trees, including queen palm and citrus
- Treat trees and shrubs for late season insect and mite pests
- Continue to water trees and shrubs
October
- Consider ArborKelp treatments for trees and shrub suffering from stress
- Prune ficus trees
- Mulch beds of trees and shrubs to insulate roots and preserve moisture
November
- Prune deciduous trees such as elm, ash, mulberry, pecan, and stone fruits
- Wrap frost-sensitive trees and shrubs if low temperatures are predicted
- Review and confirm your plant health care and lawn programs for the coming year
December
- Take down dead or hazardous trees
- Perform maintenance pruning of shrubs
January/February
- Treat olives for fruit prevention
- Treat tecomas for caterpillars
- Prune citrus fruit trees to enhance fruit production
- Schedule inspection of your tree cables and lightning protection systems
- Make plans for your first citrus fertilization of the year
