Gardening for Hot and Dry Climates
Living in Phoenix Arizona, aka the valley of the sun, we gardeners never have a problem with our plants being sunlight deficient. In fact, our dilemma is quite the opposite. Our hot desert sun can be extremely intense, especially during the summer months. Since sun …
For those that are always looking to add beauty to their backyard garden, adding a water feature is something that should be considered. There isn’t much that creates a more Zen-like experience than the calming sounds of trickling water or just being around water. How …
For those of us trying to grow Mango trees outside of the tropics or in marginal climates, growing them in containers is the way to go. Here in the Phoenix, Arizona desert, we’re considered growing zone 9b, which is fringe conditions for growing mangoes. …
If you’re familiar with the nursery story Jack in the Beanstalk, it’s a story about a boy that had magic beans and when he planted them a massive stalk grew into the sky leading to the land of the giants. Well, if you’re looking for …
I do a lot of container gardening, especially with fruit trees in the Arizona desert. I’ve been having success for years growing in containers even when temps soar into the triple digits. Smart Pots or Grow Bags have become a fairly popular method for gardening …
Nurseries can be a playground for gardeners. We become enthralled with all the available plants, but just grabbing fruit trees impulsively, can potentially mean throwing your money away. Spending your money there doesn’t always mean you’re getting a healthy fruit tree. When you shop for …
Phoenix, otherwise known as the valley of the sun, is one of the largest cities in the United States. It’s known for its year round sunshine and home to the Saguaro cactus. There is an abundance of things to do in Phoenix, Arizona and it’s …
Today’s featured Gardener is with The Chatty Gardener, selected images taken from her garden. Where do you garden? I garden on the outskirts of Cheltenham in the Cotswolds, England. The soil is extremely sandy and the garden is high up with views to the Cotswold …
Having a pest outbreak in the garden can put a gardener in panic mode. One common thought is to grab the chemicals and go for a quick kill. Not only are chemicals death for the pests, they can wreak havoc on the good bugs, not …
Arizona has long been considered one of the top producing states for watermelon. It’s believed that watermelon originated from the African deserts, so one would think it’s well adapted to a hot, dry climate like Arizona. For several years, my attempts at growing this wonderful …