These roses have it all: fragrance, ease of care, long bloom cycles, and fadeless colors By Lisa Watters-Lain, Arizona’s garden gal The mountains of Arizona are famous for easy-care roses. Because of the dry air and alkaline soils, we grow a better, brighter,...
Watters Garden Center Celebrates 60 Years as a Family-Owned, Family-Focused Business By Hilary Dartt Lisa Watters-Lain grew up at Watters Garden Center. Opened just two years before she was born, the center celebrates its 60th anniversary this spring. “All of us kids...
Low-Maintenance Plants that are Virtually Impossible to Kill in the Garden By Lisa Watters-Lain, Arizona’s garden gal This week, a good friend came into the garden center wanting guidance in planting a new raised bed that wraps around her house. She knew a...
The Stories Behind Holiday Plants by Lisa Watters-Lain Gardeners take a special interest in the holidays and the plants that mark the season. Pumpkins and spice start out the holiday decorating, which climaxes with Christmas and New Year plants. There is a tradition...
11 Ornamental Grasses for Better Fall Gardens by Lisa Watters-Lain, Arizona’s garden gal Mountain gardens are famous for flamboyant autumn grasses in the landscape. This is the season you’ll find the most exotic options for gardens. From short spreading...
Arizona’s Garden Gal shares a list of the most popular houseplants for beginners, from A to U By Lisa Watters-Lain, Arizona’s garden gal Houseplants add style, color, and brightness, all while cleaning the air we breathe. Even if you’re not an experienced...
