Desert Plants

Desert Yards and Gardens are Great for Low Maintenance Landscaping
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Three Low Maintenance Landscaping Elements Every Arizona Yard Needs
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When you live in Arizona, your yard works hard. It has to withstand blazing sun, dry air, and the occasional monsoon downpour. But low maintenance landscaping doesn’t mean your outdoor space has to look sparse…

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Arizona Wildlife
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Attracting Arizona Wildlife with Desert-Friendly Garden Design
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In the heart of the Sonoran Desert, Tucson homeowners have a unique opportunity to transform their yards into vibrant sanctuaries for local Tucson wildlife. By thoughtfully designing your landscape with native plants and sustainable practices,…

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Arizona native plants
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Gardening with Arizona Native Plants: Benefits and Best Choices
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One of the best perks of living in Arizona is always having a beautiful view of the desert and the mountains in the background. Many of us might not realize it, but the same resilient…

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Drought Tolerant Plants
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Thriving in the Tucson Heat: A Guide to Drought Tolerant Plants
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​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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Beavertail Prickly Pear Flowers
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Beavertail Prickly Pear Care Guide
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With its beautiful bright magenta flowers and gray-green pads, the Beavertail Cactus is a great design plant. read more
Peruvian Apple Cactus as a houseplant
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Peruvian Apple Cactus Plant Care Guide
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A terrific accent plant with huge flowers and beautiful red fruit, this plant is slow growing and drought tolerant. read more
Parry's Penstemon
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Parry’s Penstemon Plant Care Guide
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A real show stopper in any garden, spring-blooming Parry’s Penstemon has striking pink flowers on 3-4 foot flower stalks. read more
Desert Rose Plant
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Desert Rose Plant Care Guide
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This unique, easy-to-grow plant may be grown indoors or out with great success. read more
Gregg's Mist Flower
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Gregg’s Mist Flower Plant Care Guide
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From summer into fall this American native perennial is covered with clusters of lavender-blue flowers that are magnets for butterflies. read more
A blooming firecracker bush
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St Elmo’s Fire™ Firecracker Bush Care Guide
St Elmo’s Fire™ Firecracker Bush Care Guide 2560 1707 jcharlow
A favorite of hummingbirds and butterflies, St. Elmo’s Fire™ read more
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