Copyright: humannet / 123RF Stock Photo Palm trees are a common sight in the Phoenix area. There are beautiful palms lining walkways at Arizona State University, and towering palms are...

As summer is here in Arizona, we need to act now and fertilize our trees before it’s too hot. Yes, trees need a little help just like our flowers and other plants. It is important to make...

Chinese Elm: The Shade Tree for Everyone The Chinese Elm is a favorite shade tree in the United States, especially in Arizona. Do we ever get used to the summertime heat? Some people do....

The Carolina Cherry is a heat-loving, ornamental evergreen tree that thrives in Southern and Southwestern states. The dark, glossy leaves form a dense privacy screen when grown as a hedge,...

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The lush, tropical appearance and majestic silhouette of palms can bring lots of interest, beauty, shade and much more to our Arizona landscape. We can plant some of the best-looking palms...

Hedges are like living architecture, good for increasing security, privacy, and wind protection on your property. They can even serve as “walls” to divide outdoor living spaces into...

Natural Ways to Take Care of You and Your Homes Aromas, whether good or bad, have a powerful impact on how we think and feel. People have been using natural plant oils, also known as...

While plenty of foliage stays green during the Southern and Southwestern winter, you can brighten up your yard even more by planting spring flowers. Here are some popular spring-blooming...

The San Pedro cactus is an ideal accent plant that adds character and interest to any landscape in hardiness zone 10a or higher. It grows in a columnar shape with striking, ribbed branches...

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It’s June, and here in Phoenix, it is often the hottest, driest, and sunniest month of the year. Yep, temperatures are soaring, and we can plan on triple-digit days for the next few months....