Frequently Asked Nursery Questions | Phoenix, Arizona | A & P Nursery

Q: How do I water - how much, how often? A: Please see our Watering Guide for detailed information on watering your lawn, plants and trees. Q: When should I prune my plants? A: Roses should be pruned in December and January. Most other plants can be pruned year round. Heavy pruning is best done in February. Light pruning can be done throughout the year as needed. Be careful not to do heavy pruning in the middle of the summer or the middle of the winter to avoid damage from extreme temperatures. Q: When can I plant sod? A: Year round. "Click Here For How Much Sod Will I Need?" "Click Here For Sod Installation Guide" "Click Here For Sod Selection Guide" Q: How often should I fertilize my lawn? A: Once a month if your yard is actively growing. Q: How do I get rid of white flies? A: Do not use soap water. Please come in and one of our staff will gladly help you select a more effective produce. Q: The center of my palm tree is black and rotting. What is this and what can I do about it? A: This is called Crown Rot. It is a fungus that eats the heart of the palm tree and it will kill the tree. Treat with Bordeaux Powder as needed. Q: What is pearl scale? A: Pearl scale is an insect that attaches to the roots in Tiff type yards and sucks them dry causing brown patches. Q: What do I do if I have Pearl Scale? A: This is difficult to get rid of. Treat with Merit over the summer months. Use as directed. Adding water soluble sulfur to the soil will also help. Please see an associate for more details. Q: How do I get rid of insects or fungus? A: Please come in and one of our staff will gladly help you select the product that is appropriate for your problem. Q: Why do I see a lot of burning on my leaves over the summer months? A: It is called sun and salt burn. Water deep to flush the salts away from the roots and use water soluble sulfur. During 100+ weather leaves will burn just like human skin. Q: How often should I feed my roses? A: During growing seasons, every 2 to 3 weeks to help keep plant in bloom. See product directions for more detailed information. "Click Here For Guide To Roses" Q: Do you carry pond plants and equipment? A: At our location at 6129 E. Brown Rd in Mesa we carry a wide variety of pond plants and all the equipment you need to set up and maintain your pond including pond liners, pumps, tubing, water filters, algaecides, fish foods and disease treatments. Q: Do you deliver? A: Yes, we deliver Monday - Friday. Q: Do you plant? A: Several of our staff would be happy to assist you with your plantings for a fee. Please inquire at each separate location for pricing and availability.