Phoenix Gardening, Author at PHX Gardening

Direct Sow or Transplant Which is Best?

Is it better to transplant your sow seeds directly in the ground? Some plants thrive when started indoors and then transplanted, while others prefer to begin their life cycle directly in the soil where they’ll grow. Find out which herbs, vegetables and flowers to direct sow and which one can benefit from transplanting.

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How to Plant Garlic in Arizona

Vegetables

Garlic, Allium sativum, is botanically speaking a cool-season vegetable, however is often used as and referred to as an herb due to it’s aromatic qualities.

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Sweet Pea Flowers For A Spring Garden

Annual Flowers

Sweet pea flowers, Lathyrus odoratus, are climbing annuals known for their delicate fragrant flowers that come in a variety of colors. Sweet Peas give a romantic cottage vibe to a garden. These annuals prefer cooler weather, so they are perfect for your spring garden or in warmer areas fall gardens.

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Sun-Loving Cosmos Flowers For Your Summer Garden

Annual Flowers

Cosmos are wild looking sun loving annual flowers. From the Asteracae family they have daisy like blooms in various colors. These cheerful, easy-to-grow flowers that can turn any space into a beautiful flower garden.

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Arizona July Planting Guide: What to Plant Now

What is Blooming?

FIND OUT WHAT HERBS AND VEGETABLES TO PLANT, AND WHAT CAN BE HARVESTED THIS MONTH.

Arizona July planting guide: What can you grow in Phoenix in the month of July? As you can imagine, July is not the best time to plant in Phoenix. With temperatures well into the triple digits, you will probably not be inclined to plant.

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