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How To Prevent Scorpions In Your Arizona Garden

Scorpions occupy all kinds of landscape spaces, and your beautiful garden and home are no place for them. While scorpion species found in AZ vary in their toxicity, only the bark scorpion is regarded as life-threatening. Follow these scorpion repellent practices to protect your home from scorpions!

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Best Plants and Top Tips for Summer Containers

Adding containers to your landscape design helps maximize your space, plus lets you flex your creativity muscle. Here's how to plant gorgeous summer containers!

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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.

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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!

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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...