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How to Protect Your Arizona Plants from Unwanted Worms & Insects

Insects are an important part of the garden, but they can also cause damage and harm your wonderful plants. Knowing which pests are common in our area and how to safely deal with them is important not only to your garden’s health, but also yours and those around you.

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5 Things To Do in Your Garden with Summer Around the Corner

With summer just around the corner, it's the perfect time to do these 5 garden activities so you can get the most out of your summer garden.

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How Water Features Can Help You Escape the Heat

What’s your favorite garden accessory or feature? Do you love fun ornaments or wind chimes? Around here, we love decorative water fountains; they offer many wonderful benefits for your yard and can enhance your space. Why do you need to add one to your garden?

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One of the Most Interesting Garden Products is Lava Sand

Lava sand, which has paramagnetic qualities, helps to align the particles in the soil itself, increasing the fertility of the soil. The Garden Guy recommends adding about 20 percent of lava sand to potting soil for raised pots and raised garden beds. There are numerous ways you can use lava sand...

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Chinese Money Plant: We Have Your Favorite Instagram Houseplant

Learn abour the history of this Instagram-favorite plant, the Chinese Money Plant.