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Too often in Tucson plant lovers find themselves in this dilemma: You have the perfect blank wall or empty fence that would show off a…

Most plants come with some kind of information, like a tag, a sticker, or a hanging card. And all of them will tell you what…

While that summer sun is beating down, you may be wishing for a way to add shade to your yard or garden. Why not create…

by Kara Adams, Pima County Master Gardeners When many people think of a desert, they think of a hot, dry, treeless landscape. This description doesn’t…

Story and Photography by Karen Wright How can anyone resist the showiness of irises blooming in the spring? With a wide array of colors and…

Native plants are often the gold standard for conscientious and efficient landscaping due to their natural adaptability to a region. What plants are truly native…

Citrus can add an unexpected sweet touch to your Tucson yard. These long-lived trees can produce fruit for years, becoming a source of deliciousness and…

An outdoor cactus container can be a lovely accent for a porch or patio, a centerpiece for outdoor furniture, or a flexible focal point to…

Are you seeking the perfect plants to grace your shaded patio? Look no further. Green Things has you covered with our selection of robust, shade-tolerant…

Javelinas can be true pests in the yard, digging up plants to eat the bulbs or roots, knocking over containers, rooting through the soil, and…

Mulching your landscape can do wonders for the appearance of your Tucson home. When it comes to choosing a type of mulch, organic or inorganic,…

Trees and shrubs are staples of any landscape but must be planted properly to ensure lush, healthy growth. Planting trees and shrubs in Tucson can…

Nothing says “Happy Holidays” like a poinsettia! This traditional sign of the season is popular from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day for holiday decorating and…

As Arizona residents, we have the privilege of enjoying beautiful desert scenery and biodiversity that can’t be found anywhere else in the world. But we…

Deciduous fruit trees can be a delicious addition to your Tucson landscape, bringing beauty and tastiness to the yard. Not all fruit trees will grow…