Although it doesn’t happen often, we do sometimes see temperatures drop below freezing here in the Valley of the Sun. Because it is rare, we are not always prepared as we should be to protect things like our landscaping from the freeze. Unfortunately, it only takes one or two freezes to severely damage a plant…
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Those who love to keep their yards looking great so they can enjoy them more know that this often involves the use of chemicals such as fertilizers and weed killers. This can lead to problems when you have pets.
Here in the desert of the Southwest, we are not used to and often unprepared when the temperature drops below freezing. This is especially true when it comes to protecting our plants and trees from a freeze. It seems that each winter is just a little bit different from the last and keeps us guessing…
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We are lucky in Arizona to live in a climate that allows a green, lush lawn of grass all year round. Grass in the summer is not only able to withstand the heat, but actually flourishes in it. Winters are mild enough that certain types of grasses can stay green and lively until spring. There…
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