Purple Twist Plum

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

5 Easy Steps to Roses

This week brought a winter storm that surprised most of us. We had 7” of snow at our...

Before I get into gardening I have to tell you that Yavapai Regional Medical Center is awesome! Lisa...

The landscape is exploding in celebration of the season. Lilac buds are plumped to bursting while forsythias and...

The featured plant for this week is the Lavender Lady carnation. Perennial carnations are the most popular cut...

I have some very exciting news for local gardeners: With the help of a buddy who owns a...

Following a hard winter in our Arizona mountains, we gardeners are eager to get on with our work...

Containers filled with colorful plants will bring a fresh touch to any garden, regardless of the garden’s size...

Having grown up with my grandmother living in the bedroom across from mine, I have a fondness for...

Every landscape should grow some herbs. The higher the elevation the sweeter, the more savory the herbs’ flavors,...

As we enjoy more time out of doors many of us realize that our landscapes could provide us...

Several studies of western gardens show that homeowners overwater their landscapes by 50 percent. My experiences at the...

The most festive outdoor American holiday is this weekend! It’s a time spent with a backyard BBQ, friends,...

Finally! The monsoons have arrived over most of the state. Before cheering when you hear “50% chance of...

This week is always a special time at our house for two reasons. First, we celebrate the birthday...

Enjoy the nice weather and complete those fall garden tasks, for the days of chilled air and a...