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Happy Cinco de Mayo: Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos, a Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita, and Tequila Lime Chicken Wings.

Cinco de Mayo Sips & Snacks

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with our festive recipes including Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita and Cilantro Margarita drinks, paired with fresh Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos and Tequila Lime Chicken Wings. Perfect for a flavorful and vibrant holiday celebration!

Parry's Penstemon, Happy Earth Day Graphic, Agaves with rocks, Brittle Bush with Bird, and Lavender with Mulch.

Earth-Friendly Gardening Tips for Metro Phoenix

Explore sustainable desert gardening tips for the Metro Phoenix Area. Water-wise gardening techniques, native plants, xeriscaping and more can help create an eco-friendly landscape that conserves water and supports local wildlife.

Zucchini plant, a shrub, and a hanging flower basket--all being watered by a drip system.

Advantages of Drip Irrigation Over Hand Watering: A Gardener's Guide

In climates that have excessive heat like Phoenix, maintaining a thriving garden and landscape is possible with the right watering strategy. Drip irrigation systems offer efficiency, consistency, and water conservation benefits that make them the ideal choice over hand-watering.

Seedlings growing in fertilze soil, and someone's hands holding soil.

Getting Dirty: How To Prep & Use Different Types of Soil

Healthy soil is key to a thriving garden. Discover soil types, tips to prevent erosion, and expert-recommended products to help your flowers, veggies, herbs, and trees grow strong and beautiful. Create the foundation for gardening success!

Hoeing, Mulch around plants, and pruning.

Winter Garden Cleanup & Prep

Discover essential winter garden maintenance tips for the Phoenix, Arizona Metro Area, including pruning techniques, effective weed control, mulching, irrigation system care, planning crops, tool maintenance, and fertilizing. Embrace winter composting and frost protection for sensitive plants.