Follow our journey as we write about our landscaping experiences, fun facts, and impactful tips surrounding landscaping in the southern Arizona Sonoran Desert.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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