Yard & Garden Tips for the Southeast Valley

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A thriving garden in spring in Mesa, Arizona

Mastering Spring Gardening: Essential Tips for Mesa, Arizona Green Thumbs

Raised bed vegetable garden in Queen Creek backyard in early spring

The Thaw Zone Diaries: Petal Trail Planning for Queen Creek’s Vernal Vibe

A well-irrigated garden in Gilbert in May with a drip system

Avoid Overwatering in May: Smart Tips for Drip Systems

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A drought-tolerant Queen Creek yard with native plants, gravel, and a seating area.

Rugged Resilience: Trading Your Thirsty Lawn for Drought-Tolerant Alternatives

A lush vegetable garden growing in a wicking bed in a Mesa backyard during summer

Wicking Beds: Turning Sun-Baked Soil into a Garden Oasis

A person conducting an irrigation audit in a Queen Creek yard during summer

Dive into Deep Watering: Conducting Irrigation Audits this Summer

Gloved hands amending dry soil with compost in a Mesa yard

Cracking the Dry Soil Dilemma: Desert Yard Solutions for Summer

Chandler backyard being watered at sunset during a heat wave, with drip irrigation lines running through mulched beds

Sunset Soaker: The Best Time to Water During a Heat Wave

A lush summer vegetable garden in the Southeast Valley with tomatoes, peppers, and squash

To Plant or Not to Plant: Summer Dilemmas Solved!

Lush green grass lawn being watered by sprinklers in Chandler during hot July weather

Keep the Green in Your Grass Alive Through July’s Heat

Person installing a triangular sun sail over a patio in a Southeast Valley backyard

DIY Sun Sails: Create Instant Shade and Enjoy Your Yard This Summer