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Growing Beautiful Roses: A Guide to Planting Hybrid, Floribunda, and Grandiflora Roses

Even in our seasonally hot and dry climate, roses are still a favorite flower that many in the valley enjoy. Keep reading to learn the differences between three different types of roses—hybrid, floribunda, and grandiflora—and discover how to successfully plant and grow gorgeous roses!

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A Guide to Detecting and Defeating 4 Common Houseplant Pests

Houseplants bring life, color, and vitality to our indoor spaces, but they can also fall victim to a range of pests that can compromise their health and beauty. Recognizing and treating these pests early on is an important part of maintaining healthy and happy houseplants. Learn how!

How to Start Seeds Indoors: The Basics

Give your runner beans a running start this year by starting your seeds! Getting on top of the seeding schedule can help you have the best garden yet. Starting your seeds indoors gives them a fighting chance to reward you with the brightest blooms, juiciest fruit, and tastiest veggies.

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Organic Gardening

Organic gardening and landscaping provide eco-friendly benefits, nutrient-rich soil, optimal plant growth, and biodiversity through chemical-free practices. Plus, it yields resilient plants, reduces water usage, and ensures safer, healthier produce—benefiting us, our environment and local wildlife!

How to Prepare for Your Fall Edible Garden

In Arizona, we're lucky enough to have two growing seasons—spring and fall—to stock up on fresh produce from our backyards. Though we're still a few months out before we plant our fall edible gardens, that doesn't mean we shouldn't start planning for them now!