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Chilopsis linearis, the desert willow or desert catalpa, is prized in dry gardens for its showy, fragrant blossoms which cover the tree in summer. When many native bloomers are past their spring glory ...

A solar panel installation in your home can bring all sorts of benefits: lower electric bills, a smaller carbon footprint and even raising the value of your home. But what if your house is surrounded ...

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Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. It was a relatively cool spring day in Phoenix, Arizona, as a tree-planting crew dug ...

It’s no secret that Arizona gets hot as hell during the summer. And as temperatures continue to rise each year, so do electric bills. That’s why the Salt River Project is giving out free trees. Now in ...

Different types of shade (dense, partial, filtered) require different plants. Groundcovers like Asiatic jasmine and cast iron plants are suitable for dense shade. Partial shade allows for a wider ...