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

May 24, 2025
A lush vegetable garden growing in a wicking bed in a Mesa backyard during summer

Gardening in the harsh Mesa desert can feel like an uphill battle, with scorching sun and water-repellent soil. But what if you could create a self-watering oasis that keeps your plants thriving, even in the toughest conditions? Enter wicking beds: the raised bed solution that’s turning sun-baked Mesa yards into bountiful gardens. With a wicking … Read more

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