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Peach Salsa, a mint mojito slushie, a corn, tomatoe and feta salad, and a strawberry and pineapple punch.

Refreshing Food and Drinks to Make in 10 Minutes or Less

Nobody wants to spend the day over a hot stove when the weather is scorching hot. Having some fresh, flavorful, cool-down recipes are perfect for outdoor entertaining and summer get-togethers or just lazy nights on the patio.

A tidy desert backyard with plants, seating and a BBQ, and a closeup of a scorpion on a rock.

How To Prevent Scorpions In Your Arizona Garden

Scorpions occupy all kinds of landscape spaces, and your beautiful garden and home are no place for them. While scorpion species found in AZ vary in their toxicity, only the bark scorpion is regarded as life-threatening. Follow these scorpion repellent practices to protect your home from scorpions!

2 planted containers with beautiful succulents and summer flowers

Best Plants and Top Tips for Summer Containers

Adding containers to your landscape design helps maximize your space, plus lets you flex your creativity muscle. Here's how to plant gorgeous summer containers!

Protect Those Precious Plants During Heat Waves

Finally the sun is out, the rains have slowed, and we can enjoy the time and energy we put into our garden in spring to prepare for a lovely summer. But when temps surge, baby, it's warm outside. Don't let all your hard work in spring wither away.

Strawberries near a drip line, a desert garden with a drip system, and a closeup of a drip nozzle

A Seasonal Guide to Drip Irrigation

We all know how important it is to hit the sweet spot with watering in Arizona. Watering just the right amount saves water yet still gives the plants what they need. Drip irrigation is a great way to accurately water while reducing water loss through evaporation.