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Peach Salsa, a mint mojito slushie, a corn, tomatoe and feta salad, and a strawberry and pineapple punch.

Refreshing Food and Drinks to Make in 10 Minutes or Less

Nobody wants to spend the day over a hot stove when the weather is scorching hot. Having some fresh, flavorful, cool-down recipes are perfect for outdoor entertaining and summer get-togethers or just lazy nights on the patio.

A tidy desert backyard with plants, seating and a BBQ, and a closeup of a scorpion on a rock.

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!

2 planted containers with beautiful succulents and summer flowers

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!

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

Drip Irrigation in Arizona: A Guide to Watering Wisely

Drip irrigation is one of the most efficient ways to water Arizona landscapes. Learn the fundamentals of watering deeply, adjusting irrigation with the seasons, and maintaining a healthy landscape while conserving water. Find links to Arizona's latest watering recommendations.

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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!