Fall is my absolute favorite time of year here in Southern Arizona. There are so many plants to try out that thrive in the cool nights and warm days.
Mary McKay
Posted inColumns
Garden Guides: Troublesome Tomatoes
Growing tomatoes isn’t always easy. Here are some common problems—and solutions.
Posted inColumns
Garden Guide: Water Wisely
We are facing a drought in the Southwest. Here are some good, guilt-free ways we can use water to support life at this time of year.
Posted inColumns
Garden Guides: Lessons From an Aphid Mummy
Nature takes care of the pests in the garden — if you let her.
Posted inColumns
Garden Guides: Modern Victory Gardens
How do you start a modern victory garden? Grow what you like to eat! Eat what you grow. Any crop you can produce yourself is one less thing you have to drive to the market for.
Posted inColumns
Garden Guides: Dividing Perennials
The process of division is quite simple and you don’t have to be too gentle about it.
Posted inCommunity
Garden Guides: A Crash Course in the Art and Science of Pruning
Pruning is a necessary part of maintaining the health of a landscape. It really isn’t all the difficult.
Posted inColumns
Garden Guides: Houseplant Care
Location, sunlight, pot drainage, fertilizer, pest control: everything you need to know to help your plants thrive.
Posted inColumns
Garden Guides: Fall Gardening Do’s and Don’ts
Resist the urge to clear out and clean up all dead plant debris. You need to let nature take its course.