Purple Twist Plum

This AZ plum is the ideal small purple tree between evergreens. Blooms in a profusion of pink flowers...

Top 10 Fall Flowers to Plant for a Gorgeous Fall Garden

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Fall trees and shrubs with colorful fall foliage are a prized part...

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Those new to gardening are surprised at the bountiful crops berry plants...

Raywood is a fine source of fall color and is also drought resistant. A good street tree that,...

An excellent vine to use as a cover for trellis, arbor, and fencing. Also works well when pruned...

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Gardening is a year-round hobby, each month providing a new opportunity to...

Dwarf Pampas Grass blends into a desert or Mediterranean landscape well. The ivory- colored plumes reach well above...

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Tall potted plants can turn ordinary container gardens into works of art....

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener There are lots of vegetables that grow well through the cool autumn...

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Arizona is well past its 100th anniversary as a state and all...

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardner Large, beautiful yellow flowers rest on the outer edges of spine-covered pads....

Large clusters of reddish flowers create a dramatic show all season long. Once established, this vigorous vine thrives...

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Not every home has room for the showy plants gardeners obsess over,...

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Groundcover for the mountains of Arizona needs to be tough, like the...

Monarch and Swallowtail butterflies flock to this impressive bush. Spectacular 8 inch flowers fill the yard with fragrance...

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener How to attract more butterflies into the gardens was this week's most-asked...