Entries by arizonaplantlady@gmail.com

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How to Protect Citrus Trees from a Heatwave

Living in the desert southwest has its perks, I am blessed to be able to grow a variety of citrus trees in my garden and they do very well under most circumstances because I protect citrus trees during hot weather. However, when temperatures outside of the average highs and lows occur, steps need to be taken […]

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Book Review: Desert Landscaping and Maintenance

As a garden writer and horticulturist, I am often asked to review new gardening books, which is one of my favorite things to do; especially if the books are about growing plants in the desert. Years ago, there were precious few books that dealt with the unique challenges and solutions to creating a beautiful outdoor space […]

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5 Tips For a Healthy Summer Lawn

Tips For a Healthy Summer Lawn A summer lawn adds beauty to outdoor spaces while helping to lower air temperatures, which assists in providing a welcome respite from the heat.  We have all seen expanses of lush, green grass that are thriving as well as lawns that are struggling and look the worse for wear. […]

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Give Water Features New Life With Succulents

Echeveria and aloe planted in an old water fountain in Santa Barbara, CA. Water features have long had a prominent spot in the landscape, where the both the beauty and sound of water help to create an enjoyable outdoor atmosphere. However, water features can be high maintenance, messy to clean, and can be problematic in […]

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How Succulents Can Help Solve Common Garden Dilemmas

Taking photos of succulents in a hidden garden in California. I have a love affair with succulents.  There are so many reasons for my passion, but the biggest reason is that they are easy to grow, and a low-maintenance way to add beauty to the garden. The popularity of succulents is taking off and nursery […]

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Spring Cleaning in the Garden: How to Prune Shrubs

Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea ambigua) before pruning We had experienced a delightful spring with hot temperatures staying away for the most part. The weather has been so lovely that I’ve been spending a lot of time out in the garden. One garden task that has needed to get done is pruning back my winter/spring flowering shrubs. […]