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Choosing the Perfect Butterfly Bush for Arizona...
Butterfly Bush thrives in Arizona gardens, and there are good reasons. Our abundant mountain sunshine is just what these bloom-loving plants crave. They soak up those rays and produce a...
Choosing the Perfect Butterfly Bush for Arizona...
Butterfly Bush thrives in Arizona gardens, and there are good reasons. Our abundant mountain sunshine is just what these bloom-loving plants crave. They soak up those rays and produce a...
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Hydrangea Pom-Pom Party in the Garden
Gorgeous hydrangeas! These showstoppers bring a burst of color to any garden. From classic Bigleaf to the climbing Miranda, there's a hydrangea for every space. Bigleaf hydrangeas change color with...
Hydrangea Pom-Pom Party in the Garden
Gorgeous hydrangeas! These showstoppers bring a burst of color to any garden. From classic Bigleaf to the climbing Miranda, there's a hydrangea for every space. Bigleaf hydrangeas change color with...
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Favorite Flowers for Hummingbirds and Butterflies
Hummingbirds are the easiest to attract into the yard. We don't put up feeders, as we never want our birds to become an obnoxious burden, but we do have many...
Favorite Flowers for Hummingbirds and Butterflies
Hummingbirds are the easiest to attract into the yard. We don't put up feeders, as we never want our birds to become an obnoxious burden, but we do have many...
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How to Grow Lantana
There are few plants that give more bang for their buck than Lantana. Related to verbena, this flowering shrub can be grown as a perennial in frost-free zones or as...
How to Grow Lantana
There are few plants that give more bang for their buck than Lantana. Related to verbena, this flowering shrub can be grown as a perennial in frost-free zones or as...
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Rose Rainbow of Every Color & Every Scent
The colors stun gardeners in their tracks. Thousands of roses are offered at the garden center in dozens and dozens of fragrances. Choosing the perfect one can be overwhelming, but...
Rose Rainbow of Every Color & Every Scent
The colors stun gardeners in their tracks. Thousands of roses are offered at the garden center in dozens and dozens of fragrances. Choosing the perfect one can be overwhelming, but...
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Don't Do This! Understanding 9 Vegetable Garden...
Spring planting is in full swing, and I want to help you avoid common pitfalls for a bountiful harvest. We've got potatoes, garlic, kale, and lettuce already in the ground,...
Don't Do This! Understanding 9 Vegetable Garden...
Spring planting is in full swing, and I want to help you avoid common pitfalls for a bountiful harvest. We've got potatoes, garlic, kale, and lettuce already in the ground,...
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A Gardener's Guide to Vibrant Hydrangeas
Do hydrangeas like more sun or shade? How to grow hydrangeas in pots. What is the best way to grow hydrangeas? How to grow hydrangeas in Arizona. Are hydrangeas easy to...
A Gardener's Guide to Vibrant Hydrangeas
Do hydrangeas like more sun or shade? How to grow hydrangeas in pots. What is the best way to grow hydrangeas? How to grow hydrangeas in Arizona. Are hydrangeas easy to...
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Prescott's Springtime Stars: 10 Trees That Dazzle
By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Spring arrived in Prescott, which means a symphony of color unfolds. After a long winter, there's nothing quite like the sight of a...
Prescott's Springtime Stars: 10 Trees That Dazzle
By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Spring arrived in Prescott, which means a symphony of color unfolds. After a long winter, there's nothing quite like the sight of a...
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Bailey Compact Amur Maple
Latin Name: Acer ginnala 'Bailey Compact' Description: Bailey Compact Amur Maple has dark green foliage throughout the season. The lobed leaves turn an outstanding crimson in the fall. The flowers...
Bailey Compact Amur Maple
Latin Name: Acer ginnala 'Bailey Compact' Description: Bailey Compact Amur Maple has dark green foliage throughout the season. The lobed leaves turn an outstanding crimson in the fall. The flowers...
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World’s Oldest Shrub Reveals 1647 Life Span
The world's oldest shrub was just found in Finland's tundra. The old-timer is a direct cousin of Arizona's Junipers found throughout the mountains, Juniperus Communis. We know many local junipers date...
World’s Oldest Shrub Reveals 1647 Life Span
The world's oldest shrub was just found in Finland's tundra. The old-timer is a direct cousin of Arizona's Junipers found throughout the mountains, Juniperus Communis. We know many local junipers date...
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Top 10 Naturally Low Care Plants
Arizona's enchanting landscapes, where the rugged desert meets the majestic mountains, boast over 4,000 native plants, adding vibrancy and resilience to your outdoor oasis. As you embark on your garden...
Top 10 Naturally Low Care Plants
Arizona's enchanting landscapes, where the rugged desert meets the majestic mountains, boast over 4,000 native plants, adding vibrancy and resilience to your outdoor oasis. As you embark on your garden...
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Sidestepping these 8 Common Garden Blunders
by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener We've all been there – a little over-eager with the seed packets or maybe too trusting of that "easy-grow" label. But hey, that's...
Sidestepping these 8 Common Garden Blunders
by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener We've all been there – a little over-eager with the seed packets or maybe too trusting of that "easy-grow" label. But hey, that's...
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Prescott Gurley Glow Tomato and the Insiders Se...
Best time to start a tomato plant, ideal varieties for local gardens, when to start tomatoes by seed, best soil and containers for seedlings, determinate, indeterminate and semi-determinate what's the...
Prescott Gurley Glow Tomato and the Insiders Se...
Best time to start a tomato plant, ideal varieties for local gardens, when to start tomatoes by seed, best soil and containers for seedlings, determinate, indeterminate and semi-determinate what's the...
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Fresh Garden Pico de Gallo Recipe
The Lain Casa has made this Pico de Gallo recipe since I was a child, and the family has always been happy. Pico de Gallo is a fresh Arizona salsa....
Fresh Garden Pico de Gallo Recipe
The Lain Casa has made this Pico de Gallo recipe since I was a child, and the family has always been happy. Pico de Gallo is a fresh Arizona salsa....
