Category: Fertilizer & Microbes
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Reviving the Sonoran Desert: The Transformative Power of Compost for Arizona Gardens
Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science for Thriving Desert Landscapes By Austin Lynn, Garden Social AZ LLC What Is Compost? Compost is nature’s transformative force, turning everyday organic material—such as kitchen scraps, grass clippings, and fallen leaves—into a rich, dark soil amendment teeming with nutrients. It is the end result of a complex process driven by…
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Monsoon Season – The Sonoran Desert Gardener’s Blessing From Above
Strategies for thriving gardens in a climate of dramatic change By Austin Lynn, Garden Social AZ LLC Gardening in the Sonoran Desert is a practice shaped by extremes: relentless sun, scant rainfall, and unpredictable bursts of sudden, life-giving storms. Each summer, monsoon season arrives, transforming the landscape—and presenting both opportunities and challenges for gardeners determined…
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Unexpected Benefits of Haboobs for Garden Plants and Soil
How Sonoran Dust Storms Can Nurture Green Spaces By Austin Lynn, Garden Social AZ LLC When we think of haboobs—those impressive, towering walls of dust that race across arid landscapes—we often imagine chaos, grit, and damage. Yet, beneath their dramatic appearance, haboobs can offer surprising benefits for garden plants and soil, weaving a story where…