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
Arizona Plant Zone Chart
Arizona consists of Zone 7, 8, and 9. The low desert of the Phoenix valley is zone 9 and the outlying desert areas are zone 8/9. The mountains are zone 7. ... Read More about Arizona Plant Zone Chart
Arizona Organic Gardening
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 ... Read More about Arizona Organic Gardening
Arizona January Garden Guide
January Arizona Low Desert garden guide: Prune modern roses - remove the dead, crowded, or crossed canes that inhibit air circulation in the plant. For hybrid teas and grandifloras, cut back 1/3 to 1/2 of the bush. Leave 4-8" of plant for optimal blooming. Remove all foliage and the small twiggy ... Read More about Arizona January Garden Guide
Caring for your sprinkler system
The heat is on it's way Phoenix AZ. With the change in temperature from frost to hot your sprinkler system needs to be maintained. Below is a checklist of items that need attention: Check for waterline breaks, leaky valves, broken drip emitters or broken sprinkler heads. Look at the ground when ... Read More about Caring for your sprinkler system
