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Strawberries near a drip line, a desert garden with a drip system, and a closeup of a drip nozzle

A Seasonal Guide to Drip Irrigation

We all know how important it is to hit the sweet spot with watering in Arizona. Watering just the right amount saves water yet still gives the plants what they need. Drip irrigation is a great way to accurately water while reducing water loss through evaporation.

2 pictures: an agave plant and a pink hibicus bush

6 Fabulous Plants for your Desert Garden

Add texture and color to your desert garden with these six great plants, almost all of which are low-water use once established!

An assortment of colorful African violets, Anthuriums and Bromeliads

6 Flowering Indoor Plants with Long-Lasting Blooms

Flower bouquets are a lovely way to add color and beauty to your indoor decor, but it’s always a bummer when those blooms fade after a few short weeks. The perfect alternative? Indoor flowering plants. Many will bloom for several months at a time, and some can bloom all year round!

A variety of trellis styles from flat, to arched with roses growing on it, to round, obelisk, spiral and more shapes

How to Use Trellises and Support Structures in Your Garden Design

Trellises and other garden structures are helpful for providing support to plants that need help staying off the ground, but if you use them strategically, they can really compliment your overall design. Some plants grow beautifully with a trellis, while others are more suited to...

A mom and child in bedroom with plants, and a cushion and blanket on a rug near a window and many houseplants.

Summer Heat: How to Retreat with Houseplants

When things heat up in the Valley of the Sun and that means hot, hot temperatures. Before it gets too hot, it’s time to start thinking about creating a calm, cool and relaxing retreat from the heat indoors.