In the gardening world, Phoenix is usually referred to as low or subtropical desert. Under 5,000 feet in elevation, we are located in the Sonoran desert.
This means it is very hot and dry in the summer and cooler but still dry in the winter. Rainfall that we receive usually happens in short bursts in the winter and during the monsoon season.
[Read more…] about How to Plant For Your Gardening Zone: Successfully Grow Vegetables & Flowers