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25 Colorful Plants Like Lantana and Bougainvillea for Arizona
Flowering plants that come in many colors and hold up in the Arizona low desert include lantana, bougainvillea, vinca, angelonia, yellow bells and tropical hibiscus.
How to Prune Roses in Arizona for Stronger Spring Blooms
Prune hybrid teas and shrub roses from mid-January to mid-February, cut climbers after they bloom, and follow our step-by-step method for strong spring flowers in the low desert.
8 Spring Blooming Plants for Lasting Color in Arizona
Eight tough spring bloomers for Queen Creek and East Valley yards, with planting windows, watering ranges and an honest drawback for each one, so you can plan color from February into May.
8 Plants to Start in Containers Before Spring in Arizona
Eight warm-season plants do well when you start them in containers in January and February, then transplant in late winter, with timing and setup steps for the Arizona low desert.
10 Cacti and Agaves to Plant in April in Arizona
April soil is warm and summer heat is still weeks away, which makes it a good month to plant 10 dependable cacti and agaves in Queen Creek.
8 Easy Ways to Protect Young Plants From Wildlife in Arizona
Rabbits, quail and javelinas go after tender transplants first, so we walk through eight low-cost ways to keep young plants safe in Arizona gardens.
7 Fast-Growing Vines to Plant in April in Arizona
Seven fast-growing vines suit an April planting in the Arizona low desert, and this guide covers soil prep, watering, support and the drawbacks of each.
Arizona Bougainvillea Care in April for Strong Growth
April is when bougainvillea shifts into fast growth, so deep watering, a low-nitrogen feeding, light pruning and a pest check set up the color you get across the low desert.
8 Classic Trees and Shrubs for Arizona Gardens
Palo verde, mesquite, desert willow, Texas ranger, yellow bells, bougainvillea, agave and ironwood are eight dependable low desert plants, with notes on size, water, planting time and drawbacks.
Why Arizona Homeowners Plant Rosemary Near Front Doors
Rosemary handles 110°F summers, needs little water and scents the entry, but it wants fast drainage. Here is how to choose, plant, water and prune it in Queen Creek.
Rosemary by the Door in Arizona: Tradition and Benefits
Rosemary by the front door carries centuries of folklore and earns its spot in the low desert with heat tolerance, fragrance, and little water once established.
Zero Water Landscaping in Arizona: Why Homeowners Switch
Arizona homeowners are replacing lawns with desert-adapted plants to lower water bills and upkeep, and this guide covers the plants, timing and steps for a Queen Creek yard.
8 Javelina-Resistant Plants to Grow in Arizona
Eight low-water plants that javelinas usually leave alone, with sizes, watering, planting dates and ways to protect young plants in Queen Creek and the East Valley.
8 Container Plants That Rarely Need Watering in Arizona
Eight desert-adapted plants that handle pots, heat and long gaps between waterings in the Arizona low desert, with realistic sizes, watering ranges and the one drawback of each.
8 Lawn Replacement Garden Designs for Arizona
Eight lawn replacement designs suit Arizona yards, from desert gardens to agave plantings, and each one cuts irrigation while keeping the yard looking intentional.
Backyard Lighting Ideas That Make Arizona Homes Stand Out
Plan backyard lighting for the low desert with heat-rated LED fixtures, warm light, plant uplighting and monsoon protection, so Queen Creek evenings stay usable and your yard looks great.
8 Plants Called Jasmine and How to Grow Them in Arizona
Eight plants are sold as jasmine, but only five are true jasmines, and each handles Arizona heat, alkaline soil and frost. This guide covers sun, water and planting for each.
7 Companion Planting Tips for Arizona Vegetable Gardens
Seven plant partners that shade, feed the soil and attract beneficial insects in Arizona vegetable beds, plus when to plant them and which pairings to keep apart.