Become a pro in desert Southwest gardening! Use our expert advice to overcome the challenges of our climate (zone 9) and grow the garden of your dreams.
In warm climates like the one we live in, planting trees around your home isn’t just about aesthetics, but a clever way to save energy and help our environment. Shade trees provide natural cooling, energy savings, and make the atmosphere around us better. … Continue readingTrees in the Landscape: Strategic Ways to Plant Trees and Save Money
Gardening in the Southwest, particularly in the arid Mojave Desert, presents a unique set of challenges. With little rainfall, sparse vegetation, and soil conditions that are often salty and alkaline, desert gardening requires a sufficient understanding of the soil. … Continue readingSoil Health Checklist: Effective Tips for Gardening in the Desert Southwest
If your landscape struggled through our hot summer, now is the perfect time to refresh your area for fall. Click to learn how to revive stressed plants! … Continue readingExpert Tested Strategies to Revive Your Landscape After Summer Stress
Struggling to keep your landscape thriving in hot and dry conditions? Consider adding desert plants to your design! These plants are already adapted to our alkaline soils, scarce rainfall patters, and can withstand the scorching summer sun and heat. … Continue readingEmbracing Desert Beauty: How to Get Started
Beat the summer heat with 5 simple steps! The optimal palm planting season is from April to September, so now is the perfect time to turn your outdoor space into a palm paradise. … Continue readingHack Summer Heat: Cool Your Landscape with Palms
Gardening in any region can present a unique set of challenges, and Southwest gardeners can tell you that the desert is dry! Our arid climate receives little amounts of rainfall, which causes little vegetation, low fertility, and salty, alkaline soil. When choosing to grow non-native … Continue readingThe Ultimate Guide to Improving Desert Soils