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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.


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Getting Dirty: How To Prep & Use Different Types of Soil

Healthy Soil Is Important To A Successful And Thriving Garden The soil we plant our seeds and plants in can determine how strong our flowers and vegetables will grow. Learn more about soil varieties, what you need to know about erosion and products we recommend for your beautiful garden.


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Winter Garden Cleanup & Prep

Discover essential winter garden maintenance tips for the Phoenix, Arizona Metro Area, including pruning techniques, effective weed control, mulching, irrigation system care, planning for cool-weather crops, and tool maintenance. Embrace winter composting and frost protection for sensitive plants.


Earphones on a gift box, and a variety of holiday plants!

The Holiday Playlist Your Houseplants Will Love

Some say that the music you play can affect the health of your houseplants. Whether it actually helps the plants or not, music can certainly influence your mood. To get into the holiday spirit, we put together a playlist you and your plants will enjoy!