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Top 10 Plants to Protect from Frost in Phoenix Area

Frost happens in the Valley of the Sun. Learn which plants need protection first and how to prevent cold damage during Phoenix winter nights.

2026 Garden Trends to Watch in Arizona

Arizona gardeners are embracing water-wise, drought-tolerant, and climate-smart garden trends in 2026. See what’s shaping desert gardens this year.

3 images: a frost covered flower, a package of DeWitt Frost Cloth, a backyard in the Southwest with a man and woman covering their raised beds with frost cloth.

Frost Cloth 101: Protecting Your Desert Garden on Cold Nights

Learn how to use frost cloth to protect tropical plants, succulents, cacti, and winter gardens during cold nights in the Greater Metro Phoenix area.

A collage of 6 different drinks made using variations of a home-made citrus shrub recipe.

🌟 Holiday Citrus Shrub Recipe Made with Arizona-Grown Citrus

Celebrate the season with this easy holiday citrus shrub recipe featuring fresh Arizona-grown oranges and mandarins. Perfect for cocktails or mocktails.

3 Raised Bed Gardens with different vegetables and herbs.

Designing the Perfect Raised Bed Garden Layout for the Valley of the Sun 🌵🌿

Discover raised bed garden layout ideas perfect for the Greater Phoenix area! Learn how to design, plant, and water for year-round desert garden success.