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A Time lapse of the Townsend construction job
A Before and After of the Wendt-Hill Project
The Gambler
Although the calendar says it's still winter, the plants in my garden have decided that spring is here. The early spring flowering shrubs and vines are in full bloom. The Lilac Vines, Carolina Jessamine, Salvia Trident, Valentine Emu Bush and Red Spike Ice Plants...
Sonoran Gardens Featured in Arizona Daily Star Article on Xeriscaping
Sonoran Gardens owner Chris Niccum was featured in an Arizona Daily Star article this past Sunday, January 17th. The article written by Elena Acoba titled “Xeriscape means dry, not dull” is on the subject of Xeriscaping and its importance. With the help of designer...
And the Winner is …
On Saturday, November 22, 2014, the Arizona Landscape Contractors Association held its 38th annual Excellence in Landscaping Awards Program and Banquet at Loew's Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson. This program recognizes member companies who have demonstrated...
The Replacement
It seems like every time I look up in my garden something is flying around. Mostly hummingbirds and butterflies. There are three hummingbirds (a pair of Costa's and an Anna's) that call my garden home. They seem to be engaged in a never ending battle over control of...
The Greatest Gardener in the World
My gardens look fabulous. The plants in the front desert re-vegetated areas are all green and growing and many are in flower. The rear ornamental gardens are full of flowers and every plant appears to be healthy and vibrant and the vegetable garden is providing fresh...
What Can You Do To Minimize Heat Stress?
In most cases, summer stress can be lessened or even prevented by proper irrigation. Slow, deep irrigations that allow water to soak water down deep into the soil to reach the lower root zones of plants are essential. Never use hot water from a hose. Let the water run...
Looks Like Spring is Here! What Happened to Winter
Hello fellow gardeners. It's time to gear up for warm weather! If your plants are anything like mine these days. they look happy and full of blooms right now, but we need to remember it is going to be hot soon. Especially with our warm winter, plants are already...