In the Arizona desert we get about 4″ of rain a year. That isn’t much compared to many parts of the country but water run-off from a monsoon storm can produce enough water to water your garden or lawn for several weeks or months for free. See below on how to harvest rain water in […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Many of us don’t think mulch is used in Arizona and in some cases it isn’t needed. For example, native desert plants do not need mulch to survive. They are adapted to the existing soil conditions and do better in the native soil. Mulching a planting hole of a native plant will actually restrict the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Watering raised garden beds with soaker hoses is a great alternative to the spray heads. Soaker hoses are laid on beds, delivering slow, steady dripping to the plant root zones. This saves us time and water since no spray is lost to wind, and our pathways do not get watered. This is important because pathway […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
We will be in the 80′s consistently this month. This is why we all live in Arizona. Hopefully, you have already started planting your yard with spring flowers and such. Continue to transplant trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers, ornamental grasses, and spring flowers. The sooner they are in the ground the stronger they will be […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
It is starting to feel like spring in the desert. The winter rains have brought weeds and the frost bitten plants are starting to pop up with a little green. Do not trim back the dead stuff too early. Wait closer to the middle/end of March for this in case we get another freeze. It […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
When planning your vegetable or flower garden for spring you might want to consider planting various plants that will actually repel those pesky bugs. In turn, you can use less chemicals and make your yard safer. Here are a few plants to consider in your organic garden in Arizona. Basil: repels flies, caterpillars and mosquitoes. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Are you planning your vegetable or flower garden for spring. You might want to consider planting various plants that will actually repel those pesky bugs. In turn, you can use less chemicals and make your yard safer. Here are a few plants to consider in your organic garden in Arizona. Basil: repels flies, caterpillars and […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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