Are Fruit Trees a Good Investment?

Are Fruit Trees a Good Investment?

Tips to plan for getting the most out of your crops By Lisa Watters-Lain, Arizona’s garden gal In the past, a person needed a lot of land to grow fruit trees. Things have changed. Dwarf and semi-dwarf fruit trees have made it possible to grow crops in just about...
Privy-Practical Plants

Privy-Practical Plants

(Yes, We’re Talking the Top 10 Houseplants for Better Bathrooms) by Lisa Watters-Lain, Arizona’s Garden Gal Plants are a go-to decorating tool. Whether it’s an erupting Schefflera that offsets a boxy sofa or an English Ivy that softens the doldrums of a...
The Language of Houseplants

The Language of Houseplants

The Symbolism and Spiritual Meanings Behind Popular Greenery by Lisa Watters-Lain, Arizona’s garden gal Plants communicate with us through chemical secretions and physical signals. We feel better after forest bathing in nature. Plants know we need them. While we...
Oh, How Cute!

Oh, How Cute!

Houseplants That Are Straight-Up Adorable by Lisa Watters-Lain, Arizona’s Garden Gal Not every home has room for the showy plants gardeners obsess over, like Monstara, Fiddle Leaf Figs, and Alocasia. There are so many adorable little plants that are perfect for...
Growing Lavender

Growing Lavender

Expert tips to grow five different varieties like a pro By Lisa Watters-Lain, Arizona’s Garden Gal Lavenders can be overwhelming, with more than 17 mountain hardy varieties sold here at Watters Garden Center. Follow this simple guide to become a garden expert on...
Tips for Choosing Roses of the Perfect Hue and Fragrance

Tips for Choosing Roses of the Perfect Hue and Fragrance

Decisions, Decisions! By Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener The colors stun gardeners in their tracks. Thousands of roses are offered at Watters Garden Center in dozens and dozens of fragrances. Choosing the perfect one can be overwhelming, but not after this read. Plant...