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A yellow adenium, a red adenium, and a pink and white adenium in bloom.

Adeniums - The Desert Rose

Looking for a unique plant with an unusal trunk and stunning flowers? Also known as a desert rose, adeniums are spectacular succulent plants that make a great addition to your home and garden.


3 images: a healthy lawn being mowed; a lush lawn and plants with a lawn mower, a rake, a lawn sprinkler and white bag; someone spraying water on or near their lawn

How to Prevent Grubs, Worms, and Other Pests All Year

You could unknowingly be making your lawn the ideal environment for bugs to breed! Keep nasty grubs and larvae away by following these preventative tips.


Happy Cinco de Mayo: Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos, a Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita, and Tequila Lime Chicken Wings.

Cinco de Mayo Sips & Snacks

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with our festive recipes including Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita and Cilantro Margarita drinks, paired with fresh Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos and Tequila Lime Chicken Wings. Perfect for a flavorful and vibrant holiday celebration!


Parry's Penstemon, Happy Earth Day Graphic, Agaves with rocks, Brittle Bush with Bird, and Lavender with Mulch.

Earth-Friendly Gardening Tips for Metro Phoenix

Explore sustainable desert gardening tips for the Metro Phoenix Area. Water-wise gardening techniques, native plants, xeriscaping and more can help create an eco-friendly landscape that conserves water and supports local wildlife.


Hanging flower basket, zucchini, potted roses, and palms --all using drip irrigation systems.

Advantages of Drip Irrigation Over Hand Watering: A Gardener's Guide

In climates that have excessive heat like Phoenix, maintaining a thriving garden and landscape is possible with the right watering strategy. Drip irrigation systems offer efficiency, consistency, and water conservation benefits that make them the ideal choice over hand-watering.