My grandmother’s garden was famous for its iris beds. Growing next to the Prescott National Forest, they were a magnificent spectacle each spring. I believe it was one of the few flowers the javelina and deer left alone. She always said the irises’ superpower was how they hugged the surface of the garden, a trick that kept their blooms spectacular. She replanted her beds every two to three years to ensure the rhizomes were always positioned perfectly. I want to share her insider tips with you … [Read more...] about Twice the Bloom, Half the Work: The Magic of Reblooming Iris
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Identifying Best Smelling Plants for Outdoor Gardens
Arizona is famous for outdoor activities. When all this activity brings the party to your deck, patio or pool’s edge, the fragrance of the garden should be positive and uplifting to the friends that gather. This is the perfect place to add sweetly scented plants for ambiance. Forget the candles and citronella. The right plants remind us why the mountains of Arizona are meant to be enjoyed outdoors. The fragrance of many plants intensified at night are yet another reason to relax under the … [Read more...] about Identifying Best Smelling Plants for Outdoor Gardens
