Here in the Southwest we enjoy the bright sun, long dry spells, mountains high and chilly, valleys wide and shimmering in heat, wide temperature swings and poor soil. These are just a few of the challenges commonly faced by Southwest gardeners. Although pleasant weather in some spots starts at about the same time of year that intolerable weather does in other parts, we jointly celebrate the generous warmth of the sun and the bounty that nature provides not only in plants, but in native animals and even, sometimes, in rocks and scenic sunsets. Share your questions and experiences, your challenges and triumphs in the garden.
The Southwest Gardening discussion forum at Dave's Garden. Here in the Southwest we enjoy the bright sun, long dry spells, mountains high and chilly, valleys wide and shimmering in heat, wide temperature swings and poor soil. These are just a few of the chall...… Read More
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Floriferous, compact rose for the hot, dry climate of Phoenix, AZ?
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last post by cdevkarMay 18, 20220May 18, 2022 -
Looking for Arizona gardeners
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Bromeliad
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Bay Leaf Tree browning
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Palms for the desert
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Any Phoenix-area Hibiscus Enthusiasts?
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South West Gardening for people in the S.W.
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landscape felt
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Rodney\'s Aster
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Spineless barrel cactus
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Looking for wide leaf agave
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Blooming in March
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Albuquerque, NM
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Good morning
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Pruning clematis
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variegated Hindo rope
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Suggestions for flowering perennials
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Have you planted your fall garden
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natal plum/boxwood variety
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Will mandevilla come back
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Roses
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Hollyhocks
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What is everyone doing now that planting is over?
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Do you use shade cloth
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Passion flower with drying area of leaves
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Tomato leaf problem
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Cactus to go
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Identify real name and where to find it
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Pictures fom my garden
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Places to bird watch?
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Its been a long time and I wanted to say hello!
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OT: GW access.
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Wuertz Gourd Farm Festival
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Willcox Sandhill Crane Watching
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Sonorarat (Mike)
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Rose leaves yellowing
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What's it like where you are today?
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Merry Christmas
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Happy Birthday Jim !
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