Author: cyrusjones12

  • The Miracle of the Prickly Pear

    A Sonoran Desert Treasure In the heart of the Sonoran Desert, one plant stands out not just for its resilience, but for its beauty, utility, and cultural significance: the prickly pear cactus. With paddle-shaped pads and jewel-toned fruit known as tunas, this desert native is more than just a pretty plant it’s a powerhouse of…

  • Berms for Better Watering

    Learn how simple berms, raised soil rings around your trees and shrubs, can maximize water retention, encourage deep root growth, and protect your landscape during extreme heat. By Cyrus Jones, Chief Operations Officer Garden Social Community Impact With temperatures consistently climbing well above 110°F in southern Arizona’s Sonoran Desert, our landscape and garden plants need…