I have a wonderful treat for you! This week's blog post is from Dr. Jacqueline Soule. Chances are that her name sounds familiar and that is because she is a noted plant expert and well-known author of several books on desert gardening. Jacqueline…

Embracing the Beauty of a Winter Garden Cultivating Year-Round Blooms in the Desert Winter Garden Wonders: Did you know that you can have plants blooming in your landscape every month of the year? In the desert garden, this is definitely…

A chilly winter's morning dawns over this Phoenix garden Embracing the Beauty of Winter in the Desert Landscape A Tranquil Video Shoot at an Oasis in the Desert Video shoot in the desert? YES! Winter is a beautiful time of year…

No matter where you live, you will see the same shrubs being used over and over again in countless landscapes. While the shrubs may be attractive, their overuse throughout neighborhoods creates a boring appearance because they are so common. The…

Do you have citrus trees?  If you live in zone 9 or higher, chances that you or your neighbor has a citrus tree or two growing in their backyard. It may be hard for those who live in colder climates to understand, but those of us…

The Beauty of Year-Round Gardening in the Desert One of the many blessings of living in the desert is that you can garden all year.  That means that you can have beautiful color all year, even in the desert winter (above). Embracing…

For those who live in the western half of the United States, water has always been a precious resource. In recent years, this has become especially true during a long-term drought has made its impact felt. As a result, many of us find…

Exploring White Flowers in the Garden Gardeners have been well aware of the enduring allure of white flowers and white flowering plants and the exquisite beauty they bestow upon the garden. For generations, the pristine purity and timeless…

Nurturing Your November Garden Okay, correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't it October 1st just a few days ago? It's hard to believe that November is already here. You know what that means - Christmas is just around the corner. Last…