Gardening for Hot and Dry Climates
High density planting has been a buzz term for urban backyard gardeners over the recent years. For those that long to grow multiple varieties of fruit trees, but don’t have acres of land at their disposal, planting fruit trees close together can be a great …
When you think about gardening, you typically think of needing a lot of space like a backyard to be able to garden. While that definitely helps, it isn’t always necessary. If you look up the definition of gardening it typically doesn’t state anything about the …
Driving through a typical suburban neighborhood comes nicely manicured front yards bursting with grass, or here in Phoenix, rock. You’ll often see a tree or a few shrubs or some other decorative features. Often times in an urban setting the front yard makes up most …
As a father of four young kids (ranging from 3 to 9yrs old), I’m always trying to help them identify interests and it’s always an added bonus when we share some similar hobbies. If you’re a gardener with kids, I’m sure they’ve at least attempted …
Even though I live in the Arizona desert, I spend most of my gardening time growing traditional types of fruits and vegetables. As you drive around our area there are a plethora of cacti and desert native plants which is a sight to behold. When …
Many times we are fighting off birds that eat our fruit, rodents eating roots, or insects devouring our plants’ leaves, but there are times when wildlife in the garden can add joy to the gardening experience. Gardening for the harvest is great, but creating a …
I have never been a pet guy, it’s not that I don’t like animals, I just don’t like all the extra work that comes with maintaining them. Well when you have four young kids they can be very convincing. After years of begging for pets, …
We all know those places where the ground is fertile enough to just pop a seed into it, add some water, and watch it grow. Unfortunately, many of us don’t have the luxury of having fertile soil readily available for our gardening needs, especially those …
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. …
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 …