Category: Seasonal Gardening Tasks

• Edible Landscaping Flower Seasonal Gardening Tasks

  Winter Garden Preparation: Protecting Your Plants from Frost

  

  Winter in Arizona’s low desert, including San Tan Valley, Queen Creek, and Florence, brings mild days but occasional frosty nights that can harm sensitive plants. While Arizona is known for its scorching summers, temperatures in Pinal County (USDA Hardiness Zones 9-10B) can dip below 32°F from late November to early…

  December 1, 2025
• Composting Container Gardening Edible Landscaping Family and Kids Seasonal Gardening Tasks Soil

  Community Gardening: Joining or Starting a Community Garden

  

  In the arid low desert of Arizona, including San Tan Valley, Queen Creek, and Florence, community gardens offer a vibrant way to grow fresh produce, build neighborly connections, and promote sustainable living. With Pinal County’s hot climate (USDA Hardiness Zones 9-10B, 8-12 inches annual rainfall), these gardens transform vacant lots…

  July 10, 2025
• Low-Water Landscape Pollinator Gardens Seasonal Gardening Tasks

  Pest Control in the Garden: Natural Methods

  

  Gardening in the low desert of Arizona, including San Tan Valley, Queen Creek, and Florence, presents unique challenges due to the region’s hot, arid climate (USDA Hardiness Zones 9-10B, 8-12 inches annual rainfall). Pests like aphids, whiteflies, and caterpillars can wreak havoc on your plants, but synthetic pesticides can harm…

  July 5, 2025