Do you enjoy the summer heat? I'm going record to state that I'm not a huge fan. I prefer to endure the intense heat indoors in the comfort of air-conditioning. However, the plants in my garden don't have that option. They are stuck…

The dog days of summer... By the time midpoint of summer heat arrives, I am firmly in 'summer hibernation' mode. I have past all the garden needs in hot early summer and moved on to trying to find a cool spot with a nice glass of lemonade. Why…

Embracing the Desert Heat: Landscaping with Desert-Adapted Plants Surviving the Summer Scorch with Desert Adapted Plants Let's face it...summer can be brutal. I tend to spend as little time outdoors as possible when temperatures…

Transforming Your Bare Block Wall: Exploring Decorative Options Enhancing Your Outdoor Space Do you need decorative block wall options for a bare block wall surrounding your backyard? If your residence is located in California…

Have you ever had a big secret that you were dying to tell? The Big Reveal: My New Dry Climate Gardening Book Well, I have been keeping a lid on a big project that has consumed most of my time over the past year and now I can finally…

Navigating the Hot Early Summer in Your Desert Garden The Scorching Reality of Early Summer I don't need to tell you that early summer desert garden is hot. In mid-June, we typically experience several days of extreme heat. I have…

Think all vegetables come out of the garden looking perfect? Think again...

Less water doesn't mean a boring garden. Here are 5 tips for a beautiful, dry climate garden that saves water.

Have you ever noticed circular areas missing from your leaves? If so, you aren't alone. The other day I noticed several of my plants with neat semi-circular sections missing. But, was I worried? Nope, and I'll tell you why in my latest…