Does the Arizona sun kill new plants even if they get plenty of water?

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  • Robyn Garner Robyn Garner on Aug 12, 2017

    I'm growing zone 10 in SE Florida. I've never lost any new plants no matter when I've planted as long as I've:haI'm growing zone 10 in SE Florida. I've never lost any new plants no matter when I've planted as long as I've:

    1. Only purchased plants for my growing zone and

    2. Plant in the directed location (sun, shade, etc.)


    I do not generally water my plants - they get watered 2x/week by the irrigation system. The only things I water by hand are things in pots.

  • Yes, it can if the plants are not the right type for the location. Others may need to be planted in the fall, winter or early spring to become established before the heat of the long hot summers.

  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Aug 12, 2017

    Wha plants did you use?

  • Doug Hessler Doug Hessler on Aug 12, 2017

    REPLANT NEW GRASS - CALLED GRASSOLOGY - DROUGHT RESISTANT - ONLY GROWS 2" TALL & HAS 4 TIMES DEEPER ROOTS !!! NEVER NEEDS TO BE MOWED !!!

  • 2dogal 2dogal on Aug 12, 2017

    It depends upon what kind of plants you are planting. Shade plants will not do well in the hot Arizona sun. Cactus love it! And yes, you can overwater.....

  • 13526476 13526476 on Aug 12, 2017

    Sometimes, even if you plant the correct plants in the right locations, direct sun with wind and drought can take its toll. Plants, no matter if watered or fertilized correctly in these situations will suffer and need a little help. Newly purchased plants will often need to be hardened (introduced) slowly to the full weather conditions of their new homes, too. Soil quality also plays a major role in if a plant survives.

  • Hlc28701444 Hlc28701444 on Aug 12, 2017

    Thank you