[…] Irrigation & Landscape Supply to provide landscape makeover tips and tricks. Whether you’re a do-it-yourselfer or if you prefer to hire a pro, we’ll show you how to make the Xeriscape transformation. WE’RE DOING IT AGAIN! Additionally, one lucky Maricopa County homeowner could win our Drab to Fab Backyard Rehab giveaway, transforming a residential landscape into a gorgeous water-wise Xeriscape […]
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In today’s climate, low-water-use plants have emerged as the superior choice over traditional lawns, artificial turf, and rockscapes due to their many advantages—especially in regions like ours that are facing water scarcity and environmental challenges. Water – Use It Wisely, with permission, is reposting this blog from one of our favorite local garden centers, SummerWinds Nursery. Discover why low-water-use plants are the …
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Yellow Bells provide a burst of summer color to desert xeriscape gardens. Spectacular clusters of bright yellow, bell-shaped flowers attract hummingbirds and cover these large shrubs or small trees from April through November. Pencil-like seed pods that develop in the fall provide food for over-wintering songbirds. The bright green foliage offers a cooling effect during the hot summer months. Yellow Bells […]
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[…] they are open to the public. A hummingbird dances between two aloe blossoms. Learn more about attracting birds to your landscape in our upcoming Bird Walk and Talk at the Xeriscape Garden class in Glendale on Oct. 1. Photo: Dave Seibert […]
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[…] you may find great value in a plant for its year-round green presence (and ha-ha, no, I hear you grass lawn fans, I’m talking functional, low-water use plants for your Xeriscape). First, I have to say that one of my favorite greens that I look forward to each spring – in fact, typically by the end of March – is […]
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Happy 2023! We’ve rounded up our very best blogs of 2022 to help you start the year with a water-saving splash. #1 Xeriscape Gardens – Great Outdoor Escapes Your local xeriscape garden not only serves as a helpful resource on water-wise landscaping but also offers a beautiful place to spend quality time in nature! We’ve pulled together a list […]
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October is a welcome time to get back outside as temperatures start to cool. Desert or xeriscape demonstration gardens provide a fun way to enjoy the outdoors with the family. Since many of the gardens have shady places to enjoy a picnic lunch, you can plan to spend some time exploring and enjoying the surroundings as you build ideas for […]
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[…] Love of Green Grass 10 Reasons Why Artificial Turf May Not Be What You’re Looking For Plant of the Month: Ryegrass or Winter Grass Top 10 Reasons to Convert to Xeriscape Did you know that up to 70 percent of water use is outdoors? That’s why we love desert plants and feature them each month. You can learn more about […]
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[…] to measure snowpack with five tons of snow. Classes include: smart irrigation controller classes with Hunter and Rachio representatives, Irrigation 101 with Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply and Easy Care with Xeriscape Landscaping with horticulturist, Donna DiFrancesco. Special guest appearance by AZ PLANT LADY! Meet local landscaping celebrity Noelle Johnson, aka AZ Plant Lady, and learn about her new book, […]
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[…] you are a new transplant to this climate wondering what the heck to do or someone who has been here for a while but is just discovering desert plants and Xeriscape designs, find my favorite book recommendations below. As an addition to my blog, I wanted to introduce you to some of the local book authors. I have found that […]
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[…] can steal the show in a drought-tolerant landscape. Their structural and exotic shapes add whimsy and originality to a desert yard. I’ll never desert you. Water-Saving Tip #76: Visit your local xeriscape garden to view plants that thrive in our hot desert environment. As you plan your landscape, one of the best design resources is your local xeriscape demonstration gardens. They provide […]
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[…] were demonstrated as well as verification methods for the WaterSense labelled fixtures for RESNET attendees. Outdoors, participants learned how a weather-based controller, a low-water-use Xeriscape landscape, permeable pavers, and drip irrigation all provided home savings. Summary: KB Home and Fulton Homes are two of the builders currently building water-efficient homes in Arizona. WaterSense labeled […]
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