Beth ... We have had three days of steady drizzling rain. I am on the other side of the valley and north of you, so it should be coming your way. The good news is that we got snow at the higher elevations. Yes, my garden is finally soaked. The fir trees and all the things I haven't watered are looking soooooo good. I cannot believe I have been out several times this winter watering roses while wearing snow boots and multiple layers of clothing. Now, I get to take some time off from that and stay inside. Ahhhhh bliss. Smiles, Lyn

Your photo of Ambridge Rose just glows with delicate beauty, Josh. Rain does make a difference, and hose water just doesn't compare. We got rain today, too, plus a much needed cool down. We went from heat and drought to warnings about flash floods in the hills where we live (none happened), and I'm loving not having to water for a couple of days. Diane

There is no amount anyone can offer because container, soil mix etc. Rule of thumb, water until it is running completely through the holes in the container. Completely saturate every inch of soil. This forces out the used air and as it dries it 'inhales' fresh air flow. It's important to water this way because oxygen is the the best 'medicine' for the roots. It kills most pathogens and prevents root rot and a number of other common root diseases. By contrast improper watering sets up container bound trees for failure and future diseases. Far as your solvable fertilizers here is what I use. I have a container that I measured and marked gallon levels.... I mix it in that then just pour from the container. But I would strongly encourage to err on the side of caution esp as your new to this. You can't use too little but you can (and I've seen far too many people) kill their plants using too strong and/or applying too frequently. If you have small newly establishing trees a tiny amnt of fertilizer is all they can use.... if you over apply it can build up toxicity in the soil and quickly overwhelm, burn and kill the tree. I've lost count of new plant owners who accidentally killed their tree (or plants) by 'kindness'. Hope that helps :)

read up in the search box above just type pruning in adenium. You can show each one close every one here has prune those types of trees would love to point at where they would cut. First of you would need a couple of items. A sharp blade, some alcohol to sterilize and elmers waterproof glue to help with healing the cut. It will probably be awhile since you might want to hold off for some blooms. I don't know where you are located so it is hard to give advise about your area. Can you go to your profile and change your location. Thanks