[movin1]

House I bought and moved into a few months ago sat empty for 6 months until they could get it on the market. The irrigation system was set for winter and thus didn't water enough when it got hot so several plants died. I need to replace about 10 things, planning to do mostly desert plants, cactus, succulents etc.

I assume it should be done before it gets cold here (December?), but wonder if it's too hot now to put in new stuff. I reprogrammed the irrigation so everything that survived is doing OK.

Appreciate any advice or tips. Thanks.

[newopty]

I was in a similar situation and landscaper recommended doing it in the spring around March or April. You probably don't want to plant before winter because they may not survive cold.

[movin1]

Thanks, good to know. Helps the budget too, lol. Too many "new home" expenses, landscaping is kind of a low priority right now.

[Cold Warrior]

Late summer is best for anything that goes dormant over the winter. That will give it a little Fall growing time and then all of Spring to take off. Frost is not really a big problem here.