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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.

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The Holiday Playlist Your Houseplants Will Love

Some say that the music you play can affect the health of your houseplants. Whether it actually helps the plants or not, music can certainly influence your mood. To get into the holiday spirit, we put together a playlist you and your plants will enjoy!

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Protect Them During Cooler Temperatures

The most important thing you can do in your garden during the cooler months is to go into protect mode. Your fruit trees can become susceptible to peach leaf curl, blight and other damaging diseases. Many tender plants need to be protected from frost too!

Cooking with Herbs - 3 Favorite Recipes!

Discover 3, staff-loved, recipes for cooking with herbs, including a delicious couscous salad, perfect pesto, and lavender mint shortbread!

3 different fruit trees - 2 in pots, and one full grown tree in the center.

Semi-Dwarf vs. Standard Fruit Trees: Which is Best for Your Garden?

Discover the right fruit tree for your garden. Learn the differences between semi-dwarf and standard trees. Semi-dwarf trees are compact and easy to manage, while standard trees yield more fruit but need more space and effort. Find out which one suits your garden best!