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  • Start Here
  • About
  • Plant Library
    • Annuals & Perennials
    • Ground Covers
    • Native Plants
    • Ornamental Grasses
    • Shrubs
    • Succulents
    • Trees
    • Vines
  • Gardening Basics
    • Desert Plant Care
    • Monthly To Do Guides
    • Myths & Misinformation
    • Pests & Problems
  • Resources
    • Tucson Gardening Events Calendar
    • Tucson Nursery Directory
    • Javelina Resistant Plant List
    • Rabbit Resistant Plant List
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Desert Gardening Basics

Whether you are new to gardening in the desert or have been at it a while, there is always more to learn. Here at Southwest Gardener, you’ll find information on desert gardening basics no matter your level of interest or experience. We strive to base all the information here on science and the latest “best practices” not on garden myths so that you don’t waste your time or money on “garden hacks” that don’t work.

watering can sprinkling small trees

When Is a Desert Plant “Established”?

Is your new desert plant “established”? If so, it may be time to give it less water. But how can you tell? Learn two ways to determine when a new … Read more

USDA hardiness zone map of the southwest

The Importance (& Limitations) of Knowing Your Hardiness Zone

If you’re new to the desert southwest or new to gardening in the desert, one of the first things you should do before planting anything new in your yard is … Read more

spreading fertilizer by hand

Should You Fertilize Desert Landscape Plants?

Should you fertilize desert landscape plants? Or is this a maintenance step you should skip? Here’s a look at the pros and cons of fertilizing, synthetic vs organic fertilizers, and … Read more

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