Southwestern Deserts
September, 2007
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
Organic Tomatoes Rich in Antioxidants
People choose organically grown produce over conventionally grown produce for a variety of reasons, such as minimizing pesticide exposure and preference for the taste. New research supports the...
Unusual Double-Flowered Tiger Lily
Tiger lilies ( Lilium lancifolium ) are easy-to-grow, 4- to 6-foot-tall, hardy bulbs that typically produce downward-facing flowers in midsummer. While most have single flowers, an old, unusual...
Floating Planter for Ponds
Barley straw has been shown to emit a chemical thats effective in controlling algae in water gardens and ponds. There are many purely functional barley straw products on the market, but a new...
Make Your Own Garden Cart
Many gardeners fondly remember, and may still own, the original Model 26 Garden Way garden cart. This revolutionary cart made hauling soil, mulch, and other materials much easier than using a...
In the Garden
Easy Wildflowers
Next to cacti, the easiest and most rewarding plants to grow in a desert landscape must be wildflowers. All it takes is scattering some seeds in October and waiting for the winter rains to germinate them. Of course, if the rains don't come, the spring...
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Resources
Shows & Events
Pruning and Maintaining Your Landscape Chandler, Arizona's Water Conservation office offers a variety of classes on landscape design,...
Clever Gardening Technique
Grass in the Shade For low-desert gardens, there is no perfect choice for a lawn grass that will thrive in shade....
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Regional Reminders
- Clean Up Warm-Season Gardens
- Plant Cool-Season Annual Flowers
- Buy Bulbs
- Update Your Landscape
- Monitor Citrus Water Needs
