Microclimates can pose unique challenges as you plan for and maintain your yard and gardens. Although not all challenges are a bad thing, they can be expensive. For those of…
Now is a great time to spread some seeds. Think wildflowers and annuals such as desert lupine (Lupinus sparsiflorus, Zones 7–10), desert bluebells (Phacelia campanularia, annual), and snapdragons (Antirrhinum majus,…
There are many ways to collect and reuse rainwater on your property to benefit both your garden and the environment. In the Southwest this is especially important. In this report,…
Late September is a good time to start planting cacti and agaves (Agave spp. and cvs., Zones 5–11). As the heat dies down and the evenings cool off a bit,…
Most of us associate mistletoe with the Christmas tradition, but contrary to the feeling of yuletide cheer it brings us, mistletoe is actually a parasite that steals nutrients and water…
We gardeners understand that digging in the dirt makes our soul somehow content, and even though at the end of the day we are often bone-tired, we feel good. Being…
Water your palo verde trees (Parkinsonia spp., Zones 9–11). These desert beauties love the summer sun and thrive in the heat, but don’t neglect them when it’s time for a…
What is an agave snout weevil (Scyphophorus acupunctatus) you ask? We asked the same thing a few months ago when we noticed one of our American century plants (Agave americana,…
Living in the low desert certainly has its pros and cons when it comes to gardening, but one particular benefit that we are quite fond of is the ability to…
Dan Johnson is a bit of a horticulture god in our world. Dan splits his time between Denver, Colorado, and Tucson, Arizona. In Denver, he works as the curator of…
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