April
Average Monthly Temperature
| Average High | Average Low | Mean | Average Precipitation | Record High | Record Low |
| 85° F | 58° F | 71° F | .25 in. | 105° F (1992) | 35° F (1922) |
Garden Maintenance
Watch weather reports for unseasonably warm temperatures – adjust watering schedule as neededPick the last of “late season’ citrus – Valencias and Grapefruit
Continue to transition ryegrass to Bermuda by cutting lawn to 1/2” height thru May
Maintain prickly pear size by removing young tender pads when they are small
Fertilize Desert Trees & Shrubs
Keep vegetables moist but not wet to a depth of 1 foot and apply nitrogen and phosphorous to promote growth and flowering
Trim native trees prior to growing season
Mesquite, Palo Verde, Ironwoods, Texas Ebony
Continue to fertilize roses every two weeks thru spring peak bloom season
Take care of annuals to prolong season through May
What To Plant
Time to plant desert trees – start early in the month to establish root systems prior to summer’s heat. Choose fromMesquites, Palo Brea, Desert Museum, Palo Verde, Ironwoods, Texas Ebony, Acacia Varieties
Continue to plant desert adapted shrubs, vines, ground covers, ornamental grasses, cacti and succulents
Continue to plant citrus all varieties and containerized roses