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 is time to stare ... Read More about Arizona Desert March Gardening
Arizona February Gardening
February is a difficult month in Arizona in the low deserts. The weather is warming up and all of our plants are brown from the winter frost and we are itching to start planting. Unfortunately, the weather can turn in a days notice and all of our new plants will suffer or die. Wait until March to do ... Read More about Arizona February Gardening
Chinese Pistache Tree – Desert Tree
Chinese Pistache (Pistacia chinensis). This is an ornamental deciduous tree with bright green leaves that turn red in the fall. The female plant produces clusters of pepper seeds. It grows up to 40' high and 30' wide. The most interesting aspect of this tree it that it turns a brilliant ... Read More about Chinese Pistache Tree – Desert Tree
Arizona Landscape Design & Yard Remodel
Here are a couple of pictures of a yard revamp or remodel in Arizona that we did. As you can see, we took an existing yard and tore it out completely and redid the entire back yard. The owner was having a problem with drainage and water pooling around the patio and by the basement area. We worked ... Read More about Arizona Landscape Design & Yard Remodel
Annuals, Biennials, and Perennials
Have you ever wondered what the difference was between Annuals, Biennials, and Perennials? Annuals: these flowers complete their life cycle (vegetative plant, bloom, setting seed, to death of plant) in one growing season. Most annuals need to be replanted each years but some will re-sow ... Read More about Annuals, Biennials, and Perennials
