Category: Water & Irrigation
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Is Summer Really a Bad Time to Plant in Southern Arizona?
An expert opinion on the most controversial topic in Arizona landscaping. In Southern Arizona, we’re often asked the same question every summer: “Is it impossible—or just bad timing—to plant during peak heat?” My answer isn’t as simple as you might imagine. My name is Austin Lynn, owner of Garden Social AZ and Common Ground Landscape…
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Your Arizona Garden Is Dying And Summer Isn’t The Problem
– By Austin Lynn, Garden Social You’re doing it all wrong—or at least, you’re probably doing the same thing many Arizona gardeners do every summer: reacting instead of planning. When the heat tightens its grip, people panic, overwater, fry tender plants in the wrong exposure, or give up entirely until fall. If that sounds familiar,…
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Slow Your Flow! Proper Watering Guidance for Southern Arizona Home-owners and In-ground Gardeners
A Comprehensive Guide to Thriving Gardens in the Desert’s Clay Soil By Austin Lynn, Garden Social AZ LLC In the sunbaked landscapes of Southern Arizona, the desire to cultivate lush, thriving gardens often clashes with the realities of a desert climate and challenging clay soils. For home-owners and in-ground gardeners, understanding the science—and art—of watering…
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The Vital Role of Natural Fertilizer Solutions for Desert Gardening in Arizona
Unlocking the Secrets of Living Soil for the Sonoran Desert By Austin Lynn, Garden Social AZ LLC The Challenge and Beauty of Gardening in the Sonoran Desert For many newcomers to Maricopa and the wider Sonoran Desert region of Arizona, gardening may seem a daunting prospect. The desert landscape, with its iconic saguaros, arid climate,…
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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…
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Swales in the Sonoran Desert
Harnessing the Power of Water in Arid Lands: A Guide for Beginners – by Austin Lynn Introduction If you live in a dry place—like the Sonoran Desert, which stretches across the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico—you may notice how quickly rainwater seems to vanish. The soil is often dry, plants struggle to grow, and…
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The Incredible Benefits of Coconut Coir
Why This Natural Byproduct is Transforming Soil Health and Sustainable Growing – by Austin Lynn Coconut coir, often referred to simply as coco coir, is earning its place as a superstar in both gardening and agriculture. This eco-friendly material is derived from the fibrous husk of the coconut. It offers remarkable benefits as a soil…
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