Southwestern Deserts Regional Report http://www.garden.org/regional/report/current/5 en-us Easy Care Desert Flowers http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4362 If you don't count gardening in the hot sun as a fun activity, know that many native plants will keep their looks through the summer with only a minimum of effort on your part. Even though they're growing in the blazing sun with little water (or...
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Resources

  • Integrated Pest Management for the Home Garden
  • Landscaping with Native Plants of the Southwest

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Reminders

  • Increase Watering Frequency
  • Control Pearl Scale
  • Plant Colorful Annuals
  • Check for Black Widows
  • Monitor Tomato Plants

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]]> Easy Care Desert Flowers http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4362 If you don't count gardening in the hot sun as a fun activity, know that many native plants will keep their looks through the summer with only a minimum of effort on your part. Even though they're growing in the blazing sun with little water (or...
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Resources

  • Integrated Pest Management for the Home Garden
  • Landscaping with Native Plants of the Southwest

Read More

Reminders

  • Increase Watering Frequency
  • Control Pearl Scale
  • Plant Colorful Annuals
  • Check for Black Widows
  • Monitor Tomato Plants

Read More

]]> Gardening for Wildlife http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4351 In an earlier report in which I listed the seven principles of Xeriscape, Tucson landscape designer and artist Greg Corman commented that Xeriscape misses an important component: designing for wildlife. I agree. In keeping with this month's Earth Day...
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Resources

  • Butterflies and Moths of North America
  • Desert Landscaping Plants

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Reminders

  • Plant for Hummingbirds
  • Plant for Butterflies
  • Plant Natives for Quail
  • Create Lizard Habitat
  • Add a Water Feature

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]]> Gardening for Wildlife http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4351 In an earlier report in which I listed the seven principles of Xeriscape, Tucson landscape designer and artist Greg Corman commented that Xeriscape misses an important component: designing for wildlife. I agree. In keeping with this month's Earth Day...
Read More

Resources

  • Butterflies and Moths of North America
  • Desert Landscaping Plants

Read More

Reminders

  • Plant for Hummingbirds
  • Plant for Butterflies
  • Plant Natives for Quail
  • Create Lizard Habitat
  • Add a Water Feature

Read More

]]> Grow Your Greens http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4341 Greens -- beet greens, chard, collards, turnip, mustard, kale, and spinach -- have similar growing requirements and offer similar benefits. Seeds are easy to sow directly into the soil. Plants continue producing for months, leaves are simple to harvest,...
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Resources

  • Rose Garden Tour
  • Attract Pollinators

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Reminders

  • Plant Milkweeds for Monarchs
  • Add Landscape Plants
  • Transplant Tomatoes and Peppers
  • Feed Deciduous Fruit Trees
  • Feed Roses

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]]> Grow Your Greens http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4341 Greens -- beet greens, chard, collards, turnip, mustard, kale, and spinach -- have similar growing requirements and offer similar benefits. Seeds are easy to sow directly into the soil. Plants continue producing for months, leaves are simple to harvest,...
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Resources

  • Rose Garden Tour
  • Attract Pollinators

Read More

Reminders

  • Plant Milkweeds for Monarchs
  • Add Landscape Plants
  • Transplant Tomatoes and Peppers
  • Feed Deciduous Fruit Trees
  • Feed Roses

Read More

]]> Three Healthy Reasons to Grow Houseplants http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4327 Improve Indoor Air Quality Houseplants enhance indoor air quality by removing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released by paint, carpet, building materials, furniture, and household cleaners. University of Georgia researchers tested 28 houseplant...
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Resources

  • Purple Heart
  • Grow Houseplants Organically

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Reminders

  • Transplant Tomatoes
  • Finish Transplanting Bare-Root Roses and Fruit Trees
  • Skip an Irrigation
  • Thin Root Crops
  • Prepare for Warm-Season Gardening

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]]> Three Healthy Reasons to Grow Houseplants http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4327 Improve Indoor Air Quality Houseplants enhance indoor air quality by removing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released by paint, carpet, building materials, furniture, and household cleaners. University of Georgia researchers tested 28 houseplant...
Read More

Resources

  • Purple Heart
  • Grow Houseplants Organically

Read More

Reminders

  • Transplant Tomatoes
  • Finish Transplanting Bare-Root Roses and Fruit Trees
  • Skip an Irrigation
  • Thin Root Crops
  • Prepare for Warm-Season Gardening

Read More

]]> When to Sow Vegetables in Desert Gardens http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4318 "Timing is everything." We've probably all uttered that phrase at least once, and it holds especially true for gardening. Knowing when to sow seeds -- either directly into the soil outdoors or indoors for a jumpstart on the season -- makes the...
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Resources

  • Beat Back Buffelgrass Day
  • Arizona Master Gardener Manual Planting Calendar

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Reminders

  • Transplant Bare-Root Deciduous Fruit Trees
  • Fertilize Citrus Trees
  • Transplant Bare-Root Roses
  • Prune Dormant Fruits
  • Prune Modern Hybrid Roses

Read More

]]> When to Sow Vegetables in Desert Gardens http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4318 "Timing is everything." We've probably all uttered that phrase at least once, and it holds especially true for gardening. Knowing when to sow seeds -- either directly into the soil outdoors or indoors for a jumpstart on the season -- makes the...
Read More

Resources

  • Beat Back Buffelgrass Day
  • Arizona Master Gardener Manual Planting Calendar

Read More

Reminders

  • Transplant Bare-Root Deciduous Fruit Trees
  • Fertilize Citrus Trees
  • Transplant Bare-Root Roses
  • Prune Dormant Fruits
  • Prune Modern Hybrid Roses

Read More

]]> Easy Care Desert Flowers http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4362 If you don't count gardening in the hot sun as a fun activity, know that many native plants will keep their looks through the summer with only a minimum of effort on your part. Even though they're growing in the blazing sun with little water (or...
Read More

Resources

  • Integrated Pest Management for the Home Garden
  • Landscaping with Native Plants of the Southwest

Read More

Reminders

  • Increase Watering Frequency
  • Control Pearl Scale
  • Plant Colorful Annuals
  • Check for Black Widows
  • Monitor Tomato Plants

Read More

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