Entries by arizonaplantlady@gmail.com

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Planting Ahead: Benefits of Smart Gardening and Desert Landscaping

Did you know that what you plant today has short-term and long-term benefits? It’s true. As water resources become even more precious, planting wisely is more important than ever. You will enjoy the immediate effects of lowering your outdoor water use while enjoying the knowledge that you are creating a sustainable outdoor space for the […]

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AZ Plant Lady’s Must-Have Gardening Gifts for the Desert Gardener

Thoughtful Gardening Gifts: Ten Must-Have Items I love to spend time out in the garden, but it may surprise you to learn that I don’t have a garden shed full of tools, fertilizer, and other gardening items. Full Disclosure: I USED to! As a garden influencer, companies send me their newest tools and fertilizers in […]

How to Help Your Plants Survive a Heatwave

Heat proof garden plans are easy to put together. Forecasts of a heatwave in the desert may seem a rather foreign concept when temperatures in summer are routinely over 100 degrees. However, when temps are predicted to be 110 degrees and over, plants in landscapes that normally handle hot weather without complaint, can suffer. Mastering […]

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Transforming Your Side Yard: Three Inspiring Ideas

Elevate Your Side Yard with Creative Solutions Side yard art in the form of a garden? Yes please! Do you have a side garden or perhaps an empty stretch of landscape along the side of your house? Many of my clients do, and they desire something attractive to look at when they look outside their […]

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It’s My Book Birthday!

A Long-Awaited Gardening Book Birthday: Turning 18 Months of Dreams into Reality Today – the big gardening book birthday – was a day long in coming… In many ways, it was like a very long pregnancy. 18 months to be exact since my initial discussion with my editor about writing a book on desert gardening. […]