Phoenix Gardening, Author at PHX Gardening

Gardening 101: Helpful Beginner Garden Tips for Your Garden to Thrive

Are you dreaming of fresh veggies, colorful blooms, and fragrant herbs right outside your door? Gardening can be one of the most rewarding hobbies, but it might feel overwhelming when you’re just starting. The good news? You don’t need to have a perfect plan or acres of land to create your little slice of paradise!

In this post, I’ll walk you through some simple, down-to-earth tips to help you kickstart your gardening journey with confidence. Let’s dig in!

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How to Choose the Best Garden Location for the Sun

Gardening 101

One of the reasons a garden’s location is so important is because the location will determine the amount of sun a plant receives. What is the best garden location for the sun?

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Herb Garden: 17 Easy to Grow Herbs

Herbs

You don’t need to be a gardening expert to cultivate a thriving herb garden. Many herbs are compact plants that don’t require much space, and once they’re established, they’re quite low-maintenance.

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Rain Chains: A Beautiful Way to Divert Water

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In the desert we’re always looking for ways to conserve our most precious resource – water. Without it there would be no gardens or life for that matter.

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How to Grow Pink Bower Vine in Gardening Zone 9b

Vines

If you are looking for a vine that will bloom from spring to fall, the Pink Bower Vine is a great choice. The vine’s pretty pale pink trumpet shape flowers are slightly fragrant. Provide this vine with a trellis and it can grow up to 20 feet.

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Coral Vine Summer Blooms For Your Garden: Queen’s Wreath Vine

Vines

Queen’s Wreath vine, Antigonon leptopus, is fast growing and can withstand the desert sun. Also referred to as coral vine. This sun loving vine has pretty clusters of pink flowers that bloom even during the hottest months.

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