A valid Arizona native growing naturally at the 3500 to 6000-foot elevation, the Arizona Cypress is collected by conifer lovers around the globe. It is an exceptional choice for xeriscape and desert landscaping for its toughness in dry, windy climates. Often used as a living Christmas tree through the holiday season. The tree grows at
Photo: Logs from a thinning operation on A-1 Mountain are stacked in the Coconino National Forest near Flagstaff on April 6, 2022. These logs will be used to construct log cabins and produce 2-by-4s and other lumber products, U.S. forester Elise Sawa says The electric blue sky frames a stand of ponderosa pines – their
Photo: Garden Sanders has over 69 different herbs in the gardens, Rosemary is a favorite. Its Latin name, Rosmarinus officinalis, means ‘dew of the sea,’ most associated with healthy Mediterranean cooking. Imagine tumbling Rosemary growing over a wall and spreading across a desert rock lawn. Ideally, this rugged mountain gem is planted over garden walls,
July is the ideal month to add a shade or fruit tree, a berry plant, summer flowering shrubs, and perennials to the Landscape. Plants root quickly in the warm summer soil. With the arrival of monsoon rains, plants thrive even more. The increased humidity and shade from a cloud floating over the head are a
June 12 @ 9:30 am – The Doctor is in the House – How to Heal Sick Plants -As we enter summer the heat, bugs and disease take its toll in the garden. You can have a nice yard with these easy-to-use summer tips and a few key plant choices. June 19
1 in 3 households say they have seen a notable increase in garbage since lockdown began. 1/4 admit they have been cleaning their home less thoroughly when spending more time there. Three-quarters say they would complain if they noticed an increase in rodents from their neighbor’s property. 1/3 say they would move home if they had
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