Keeping the Arizona landscape beautiful and unique is a responsibility we all share.  One way you can help is to make sure your landscape does not contain invasive plants that crowd out native plants, disrupt ecological processes, and fuel fires.   Here are some common invasive landscape plants and some excellent alternatives: Invasive: Green Fountain[…] Read More

You probably know that xeriscaping is an excellent way to save water. What you might not know is the wide variety of colorful plants available. Here are some of the most popular colorful flowering plants for Phoenix landscapes. Globe Mallow: a small sprawling shrub which has orange or pink flowers in late spring. Bougainvillea: a lovely woody[…] Read More

What is Sage? Sage plants are a delightful addition to your Phoenix landscape. When we talk about sage, we typically mean species of plants classified as Salvia. (No, not the psychoactive drug!) Salvia officinalis, also known as culinary sage, tastes delightful in Mediterranean dishes and can thrive in Arizona herb gardens. Yet some of the[…] Read More