SW Garden Guide
Valley Landscapers Choose their Favorite Colorful Heat-loving Flora
“People are often surprised that summer gardens can be so vibrant,” says landscape designer Katie Coates.
ReadThe perennial herb’s graceful purple or blue flower stalks are
An exotic plant species enchanted a local horticulturist with a
Being able to enjoy the tasty harvests is about as
Arizona’s desert climate is favorable to the olive tree’s fruits, which mature in the summer heat and are generally harvestable beginning in October.
Legume trees and shrubs are prized for their shade and colorful flower contributions to the Southwestern plant palette.
When homeowners in other parts of the country are winterizing their veggie beds, growers in the Valley are preparing to start their winter crops.
Artistic compositions of showy plants enliven an outdoor retreat.
Vegetated roofs are a logical—but uncommon—solution for desert homes.
Houseplants that add a dash of drama.