home-garden

Rosie Romero Special to the Arizona Daily Star Question: What is the latest trend in bathtubs and showers?Answer: Trends in bath and kitchen…

Rosie Romero Special to the Arizona Daily Star Question: Is it my imagination, or are there more bugs crawling around and flying about this…

Feather bush (Lysiloma watsonii) is a gorgeous, soft-looking large shrub which can be pruned into a small tree. It is native to the Sonoran Desert, and is a great habitat…

Rosie Romero Special to the Arizona Daily Star Question: I want to update my patio doors. I don’t know if I want French doors or new sliding doors.…

Think gardening means a lot of work? It doesn’t need to be! There are a number of strategies and tools that will make your life easy. Many people who love gardening feel…

Rosie Romero Special to the Arizona Daily Star Question: I am a first-time homeowner. Before I have a problem, what do I need to know about my…

Rosie Romero Special to the Arizona Daily Star Thanks to an abundance of winter rain, the drought is no longer in the headlines … for now.However, that…

Shrubs are great plants for giving your garden depth, color and privacy. Many native and near-native shrubs are also critical for our wildlife, providing habitat and food.…

The little-leaf cordia (Cordia parviflora) is a tough, pretty shrub perfect for low-maintenance gardens. It’s also one of the few native shrubs that has white flowers. The…

The word "decompose" means "to separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds," according to Merriam-Webster. Biodegradation is a…