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Getting Borered

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My poor Fan-Tex Ash tree. It is sapping all over, and it can only mean one thing– borers. Ash trees can be susceptible to these insects. By keeping the tree well watered and fed, you should be able to keep bugs at bay.

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Shade Survivors

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SHADE SURVIVORS We all like to hide in shady places here in the desert.  But what to plant in them when we find them is challenging to say the least.  The number of plant types…

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Fabulously Fragrant Sweet Peas

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FABULOUSLY FRAGRANT SWEET PEAS For so many of us the divine fragrance of Sweet Peas triggers wonderful memories of time spent in the garden as children.  Maybe your grandma grew them or a beloved aunt…

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Ornamental Grasses

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ORNAMENTAL GRASSES Ornamental grasses are a terrific addition to any desert garden.  They soften the landscape, have interesting seed heads, and can have subtle seasonal color changes.  In addition, many of the grasses are very…

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Organic Fertilizers and Pesticides

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ORGANIC FERTILIZERS AND PESTICIDES In recent years the environment has been a hot topic for debate.  It is clear the majority of people are concerned not only about their own health but also the health…

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Orchids in the Desert

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ORCHIDS IN THE DESERT When most people think of orchids, they usually picture a lush and humid rain forest.  It seems inconceivable to be able to grow these exotic plants in a desert environment without…

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Herbs

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HERBS Herbs are used for many things.  They are used for medicinal purposes for everything from acne to upset stomachs.  Most all medicines that are on the market today started out as a derivative or…

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Flowers on a Budget..Think Seeds

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SUMMER FLOWERS ON A BUDGET…THINK SEEDS! A beautiful bed of summer flowers is not an impossible goal, even in Tucson.  Planting these flowers from seed is an economical and rewarding way to achieve summer gardening…

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Great Landscape Cacti

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GREAT LANDSCAPE CACTI Cacti in a landscape setting are often called accent plants.  Selecting the right cacti can add much to a landscape.  Choose cacti by its cold hardiness, flower, and sun tolerance.  Here are…

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Fragrant Gardens

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PLANTS FOR FRAGRANT GARDENS Gardenia – Veitchii, Mystery Roses – Hybrid Teas, David Austin, Old English Fragrance Arabian Jasmine Star Jasmine – Fragrant white star-like flowers Pink Jasmine – Pink buds and white flowers Honeysuckle…

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