Arizona - Fine Gardening

  • purple and white miniature irises planted next to cacti
    Design

    Growing and Designing with Bearded Irises in the Southwest

    A garden without bearded irises (Iris germanica) just seems to be missing something. Yes, they are common, ubiquitous, old-fashioned. With a limited flowering season, they flash intensely and then they…

  • small raised bed vegetable garden
    Design

    Dawn’s Spring Garden in Arizona

    Hi GPODers! We've been seeing a lot of delicate spring blooms on the blog so far this season, but today we're heading to Surprise, Arizona to see a very different…

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    How Lawn Replacement Brings Beauty, Sanctuary, and Habitat to Summerhome Garden

     In the world of gardening, terms like naturalistic, xeric, and climate-resilient have become buzzwords for a gardening style that uses less water, fosters biodiversity, and adapts to climate change.…

  • bowl container full of colorful succulents
    Design

    6 Must-Have Succulents

    Creating a sense of place has been a recurring garden theme for years now, and it lends authenticity to any setting, especially here in the Southwest. For me, nothing does…

  • native perennials
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    Great Native Perennials for Your Region

    In every corner of the United States, native perennials offer an unparalleled blend of beauty, resilience, and ecological harmony. In "Great Native Perennials for Your Region," we’ve partnered with regional…

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    Indoor Growing in Arizona

    Happy Monday GPODers! We get submissions from all over the world here on Garden Photo of the Day, but one area that I'm always disappointed that we don't hear from…

  • tomatoes in pots
    How-To

    How to Grow Tomatoes in Pots or Containers

    Growing tomatoes in containers can yield great results. Container life can also help gardeners overcome some of the challenging conditions of the Southwest, such as low-fertility soils. However, not all…

  • raised garden beds with corn and other vegetables
    Design

    Dawn’s Backyard Garden in Arizona

    Hi GPODers! A couple of weeks ago we got to see how Mark Montgelas grows a wonderful assortment of food and flowers in the northeast (Mark’s Ornamental Vegetable Garden in…

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    3 Designer Secrets for Using Color to Make Your Garden Great

    Color is a powerful tool. By using it skillfully, you can make any size outdoor space visually impactful. Color can also be used to ensure our landscapes are more comfortable…

  • Blue Shadow Fothergilla, Color Guard Yucca and Wedding Gown Bigleaf Hydrangea
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    The Best House Foundation Plants for Your Region

    When it comes to choosing foundation plants for your home, it’s important to pick species that not only enhance your landscape but also thrive in your specific climate. That’s why…