Gettin’ Figgy With It

My husband and I just bought our first home, and as you might have guessed, I’m extremely anxious to begin planning and planting my very own garden. There are many things to do before we’re ready to start putting plants in the ground, but I’ve already decided what I’d like to plant first; definitely a…

All About Palms

  There are very few plants that can add a tropical ambiance and dramatic accents to our desert landscapes as effectively as palm trees. Although our selection of suitable palms is somewhat limited by cold winter temperatures and low humidity, there are still plenty of heat-loving and drought tolerant options to choose from.

Pest Alert!

If you’ve been following our blog, you’ll remember that we recently posted about Tecoma, a popular hot garden plant that you can see blooming through the summer all around Tucson. While I was out taking photos for that post, I noticed a problem that many gardeners in our area may see this time of year…