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Plant Nursery & Landscape Design in Tucson, Arizona
Front Yard Landscaping Ideas

Front Yard Landscaping Ideas: Maximizing Your Curb Appeal

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You pull into your driveway and glance over at the neighbors’ yard—lush, tidy, effortlessly inviting. Then your eyes shift to your own front yard. It’s not terrible, but something’s missing. Maybe it’s lacking structure, or…

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Monsoon Season in Arizona

Rain in the Desert: Planning for Monsoon Season in Arizona

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Understanding Arizona’s Monsoon Season In a place where rain is rare and precious, Arizona’s summer storms arrive with intensity and purpose—ushering in the dramatic, desert-defining phenomenon known as monsoon season. The term “monsoon” refers to…

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Pool Landscaping Ideas

Poolside Paradise: Landscaping Ideas for Your Tucson Oasis

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Creating a Poolside Paradise in the Desert Creating a poolside paradise in Tucson’s desert heat offers the promise of cool, tranquil afternoons and evenings spent lounging by sparkling water. But choosing the wrong plants can…

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Desert Landscape

Modern Desert Landscaping: Clean Lines and Bold Statements

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Old Desert Meets Modern Design There’s something undeniably timeless about the desert—its wide skies, rugged textures, and warm, earthy tones. But in recent years, a fresh approach to outdoor spaces has emerged: one that respects…

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Drought Tolerant Plants

Thriving in the Tucson Heat: A Guide to Drought Tolerant Plants

Thriving in the Tucson Heat: A Guide to Drought Tolerant Plants 2560 1920 tony

​Tucson’s arid climate and soaring summer temperatures present unique challenges for gardeners. Embracing drought tolerant plants not only ensures a vibrant landscape but also promotes sustainable water use—a crucial consideration in our desert environment. By…

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Rosemary Plant

Rosemary Plant Care Guide

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Rosemary Plant Care – Quick Facts Light ExposureFull sunWatering NeedsLow once established; allow soil to dry between wateringsMature Size2 to 4 feet tall and wide (can be pruned smaller)Growth RateModerateMaintenance LevelLowBlooming SeasonSpring and summer (can…

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Hot Blooded Lantana

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Hot Blooded Lantana New! Non-stop bloomer! Features the darkest deepest red flower on the market. This series is sterile- meaning it won’t go out of bloom in the heat of the summer! Superb for containers,…

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Plant of the Week – Purple Ignition Salvia

Plant of the Week – Purple Ignition Salvia 150 150 cbohardt

Purple Ignition Salvia Salvia x jamensis ‘Ignition Purple’ Plant patent #27,788 Well branched, short, compact and long blooming, Vibe© Ignition Purple Salvia is heat and drought tolerant. This petite sage grows in full sun most…

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Plant of the Week – Ballerina Indian Hawthorn

Plant of the Week – Ballerina Indian Hawthorn 150 150 cbohardt

Ballerina Indian Hawthorn Rhaphiolepis indica ‘Ballerina’ Looking for a more lush landscape? Ballerina may be the answer. This very tough evergreen shrub requires only moderate water, almost no maintenance, and is winter hardy to ten…

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Plant of the Week – Lady Valentine

Plant of the Week – Lady Valentine 150 150 cbohardt

Lady Valentine Lady Valentine Aglaonema When we first saw Lady Valentine, about a year ago, all we could say was “wow”. They were gone in a few days. Its been almost a year and finally…

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