Phoenix Gardening, Author at Phoenix Gardening

Simple Design Elements to Use in Your Garden

Much like an artist, a gardener should have a basic overall plan before starting to plant. Your yard is like a canvas. It could be an empty canvas or it could already have some plantings.

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The Best Roses to Grow In Phoenix Gardening Zone 9b

Plant Guide, Roses

There are so many roses to choose from at your favorite nursery it can be hard to narrow it down. We have compiled a list of the roses to grow in Phoenix.

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How to Grow 6 Culinary Sages in your Zone 9b Herb Garden

Herbs

There are hundreds of varieties of sage, however the majority are considered ornamental plants. A handful of the sages are culinary sages or edible.

Sage is part of the mint or Lamiaceae plant family. As a bonus sage has pretty flowers that attract bees and hummingbirds.

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Gardening for Beginners: How to Grow Vegetables in Phoenix Arizona

Plant Guide

Let’s grow vegetables in Phoenix. If you’ve ever been to a farmers’ market it’s kind of like setting up a mini one right in your own backyard.

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Xeriscape Plants in Arizona

Plant Guide

Here in the desert, low water use plants not only conserve our precious resource many are native and those that are not appear as though they have been here in the desert all along. Xeriscape plants are low water plants that provide a southwestern feel to your yard.

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Everything You Need to Know to Grow Citrus in Phoenix Gardening Zone 9b

Citrus and Fruit, Plant Guide, Trees & Shrubs

Citrus is easy to grow in Phoenix, Arizona. It has been an integral part of Arizona’s history and economy for decades. They can handle the heat and you can successfully grow them in your own backyard.

Ready for some tips and tricks to grow citrus? Let’s start by talking about what kind of citrus you can plant in Phoenix, when to plant citrus, how to plant, when to fertilize, watering requirements, how to care for, and when to harvest fruit.

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