[…] Desert that features over 200 plants for every need and function for your landscape. Wondering how to water newly planted plants? Find a chart on page 12 of our Landscape Watering Guide. Wildflowers provide colorful spring bloom like these purple owl’s clover, orange poppies, and red penstemon. Wildflower Seeds Most wildflowers germinate after seasonal rains in the fall and bloom […]
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[…] can raise property value, save energy by shading walls and windows, and make great gifts to mark special occasions. Once established, drought-tolerant trees need minimal care and only occasional deep watering at the drip line. Proper staking can protect your investment and help a new tree grow tough enough to withstand rain and wind, even during Arizona’s monsoon season. A […]
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Local gardens will be on display this weekend at Tour de Birds 2013. This self- guided tour of birds and gardens will feature nine habitats located around the East Valley. The tour will take place on Nov. 9th from 9am to 4pm and will feature a variety of native plants to suit all gardens. Planting native plants can provide many […]
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[…] for the Preserve are Wednesday through Sunday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., with all trails closing at 3:30 p.m. Preserve visitors may stroll the approximately three miles of self- guided trails that branch out from the 140-year-old adobe ranch house, now serving as the Visitor Center. Entry fees for the Preserve are $5/adult (age 13 and up). Maricopa County […]
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[…] month. Looking to add or replace a tree, shrub, succulent or cacti in your yard? Use our handy landscape plant guide to find out all you need to know — including watering requirements, sun tolerance and if it will attract wildlife to your yard. Also, be sure to read through all of our featured Plant of the Month blogs! And if you are […]
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[…] keep our Xeriscapes healthy and beautiful, but also more water efficient. Did you know that shearing and improper pruning causes your plants to use more water? Find some of our helpful Water – Use It Wisely partner resources (Tree Pruning Video), as well as this University of Arizona Shade Tree Pruning Guide for more information. Branchless In Seattle Horror Is Not The Word
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[…] answer correctly and you can take one home! We’ll also have buckets full of water-wise landscape information. Don’t forget to pick up your copy of the new smart home water guide, Find & Fix Leaks that are Draining Your Budget. Sometimes leaks can be sneaky – this handy step-by-step guide will help you locate leaks both inside and outside of your […]
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[…] tell stories about the plants will be added. Bird feeders, baths, and houses, as well as bee boxes and bat houses draw in winged creatures of many varieties. A field guide and checklist for the B’s is available as well. Awards and Accolades The Garden of the B’s has been recognized or awarded several times in the last two years: […]
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[…] Rangers organized the first ever Dragonfly Festival. This amazing event attracted 450 people to the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area, near downtown Phoenix, on a beautiful Saturday morning to enjoy guided wetland walks, wildlife exhibits, and educational booths while sampling local food truck flavors and interacting with artists who created Dragonfly motifs especially for the event. MWS grads are also […]
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[…] on plant health and removing old, woody growth (most flowering shrubs can be pruned back in early spring). Throw away your hedge-trimmers and use hand pruners or loppers. Find helpful guidelines on how to prune and maintain flowering shrubs through this shrub guide from the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. And, what should you do if you already own over-sheared […]
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[…] The Together We Conserve site features tips on how customers can save water and SRP’s management role in the Valley’s water supplies. SRP is offering an interactive Water Efficient Landscape Guide, which provides professionally inspired landscape design ideas. The guide groups representative photos into multiple categories, such as front yards, landscape conversions, and patios. You can follow links on the […]
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