Gardening for Hot and Dry Climates
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 …
I’ve seen many claims that gardening is great for exercise. There are things that you’re doing in the garden that can be viewed as physical fitness like stooping, bending, raking, squatting, digging, lifting, reaching, or just moving around in general. With doing movements like those …
HOA’s or Home Owner’s Associations have become increasingly more prevalent, especially in the Southwest United States. The Phoenix, Arizona area where I reside, has become a haven for HOA communities. When we were shopping for our home in 2016, the majority of homes we looked …
Butterflies have long been regarded as a sign of beauty. We have been enamored by the small creatures with fluttering wings of color that grace the skies around us. Something about the life cycle of these insects invokes feelings in us that we are constantly …
Much of the world resides in an urban setting. Unfortunately living in the city, doesn’t always allow for large acreage. In the Phoenix, Arizona area where I reside, it’s quite common to have HOA (Homeowners Associations) all over the suburbs with a typical 1/5th of …
My wife is great at making our front door to the house look inviting by adding flowers, wreaths, or changing the paint color. I’ve tended to shrug it off as just something she likes to do, but have realized how amazing it looks when it …
Making sure that you have your fruit tree in the right location is paramount for a healthy tree. It’s common to wonder about the foundation of your house or other structures when planting your fruit tree. At planting a tree may appear tiny, but fast …
Often times when you buy a young fruit tree from a nursery it comes in a pot and the trunk is secured to a stake. If the trunk isn’t large enough, the tree will often lean or flop over once that stake is removed. Proper …
There are those tried and true gardening tools that are a staple for every gardener, things like pruning shears, shovels, and a watering can. We all have our various preferences when it comes to what products we believe are best or how we approach gardening, …
I’ve been growing various subtropical fruit trees in the Phoenix, Arizona desert for several years. With some extra care it’s quite possible to grow several different types of subtropical fruit trees in zone 9b. It isn’t always easy and set-backs are to be expected. Occasionally, …
If you’ve attempted any type of gardening in the desert or a hot, dry climate, you know that in the summer months, shade is your friend. For many climates, getting the most amount of sun as possible is important for plant growth, but when are …
Bugs, birds, and butterflies are common sights around our backyard gardens. If not, then we’re in trouble when it comes to producing the fruits and vegetables we enjoy. Their importance to our gardens are so critical. If we aren’t seeing them as much as we’d …
As a father of four young children, I’m always looking for ways I can incorporate my interests into something I can do with my kids. With our busy schedules, it can be a challenge to carve out time to spend with our children. Having activities …
Rooting fruit tree cuttings is a common method utilized for propagating fruit trees. If you’re looking for a new garden project, then give rooting your fruit tree cuttings a try. There are many different ways to root fruit tree cuttings, but this method has worked …