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3 Images of Desert Cotage Core Garden Designs

How to Grow Cottagecore Charm in the Desert

Learn how to create a stunning cottagecore garden in the desert with our expert tips! Discover desert-friendly plants, sustainable gardening practices, and charming layouts to transform your outdoor space into a whimsical oasis. Perfect for blending rustic beauty with the Southwest's arid climate.

4 different holiday-inspired drinks made with fresh herbs.

Enjoy Festive Drinks Made with Fresh Herbs

The holidays are about savoring simple moments, solo or with loved ones. Adding herbs like rosemary, mint, thyme, or sage to your drinks makes each sip special. From cozy nights to lively gatherings, these herb-infused drinks add festive cheer to any celebration.

4 images of different microclimates: trees, flowers and shrubs; a walled backyard with seating trees, shrubs, and potted flowers; a pergola with vine growing above and flowers and trees nearby; and a raised garden with shrubs, flowers and trees.

Creating Microclimates in Your Arizona Yard & Garden

Living in Arizona can be challenging for gardening and landscaping enthusiasts due to our intense heat, dry conditions, and unique desert climate. However, creating microclimates in your yard or garden can help mitigate these harsh environmental factors, allowing a wider variety of plants to thrive!

Gloved hands holding fertile soil, N - green foliage, P - strong roots, and K - healthy growth illustration, and a clean and healthy desert landscape.

End of Summer Cleanup: Prepare Your Arizona Garden for Fall

Summer's heat can leave your garden ready for a refresh. Discover simple ways to clean up garden beds, improve your soil with compost, fertilize at the right time, conserve water, and help your trees, shrubs, lawns, flowers, and vegetables get ready for a successful fall.

A shaded desert landscape, a dove in a tree, a bee drinking water, a Robin in a bird bath, a landscape with speckled shade, and a butterfly on lantana.

Summer Support for Wildlife Visiting Your Garden

In Arizona's Valley of the Sun, supporting birds and other instrumental pollinators in your summer garden can be both rewarding and crucial for our local ecosystem. We've got some tips to help you create a welcoming environment where these beneficial creatures to recoup from the heat.