While last summer’s rain brought relief to the desert, it also started the growth of grasses and plants that dry out quickly, becoming fuel for wildfires. “The greater the monsoon, the more ...

The switch from grass to sand and rocks is a conservation measure to save our dwindling water supply, but I miss the green grass that used to be prevalent. And rock holds a lot more heat than grass, ...

Regular water is critical when establishing a new lawn for the first two months or so, no matter the time of year. Continue ...

To make sure it doesn’t return you have to interrupt the seed-to-flowering-plant cycle at least for a couple of years and ...

It drains water away from the garden, inhibits air exchange with the soil, blocks the movement of beneficial soil animals, and eventually tears itself up into garbage." A fourth commenter recommended ...

The article "How Arizona's monsoons could help ignite next year's wildfires" really gives the reader the wrong impression. The monsoons alone are not the cause for the increased frequency and the ...

A Redditor has been having trouble managing weeds in their yard and recently posted about it in r/landscaping. They have a tentative plan in place, but they're afraid of the damage it will do to the ...

Since it's relatively rare in nature, it's also a nice source of novelty in landscape design. Whether you're seeking a surprising pop of color or a sense of je ne sais quoi in your yard, purple millet ...

Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know to start your weekend: ...

Naming someone after a desert can be a creative exercise to come up with very unique baby names that are not common to most people. It's quite the thing these days to choose a name that stands out ...

Listen to Gareth Southgate's Desert Island Discs – available first on BBC Sounds Gareth Southgate has revealed on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs that he made the decision to leave his job as ...

Gareth Southgate has revealed on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs that he made the decision to leave his job as England manager before the end of Euro 2024. The 54-year-old, who was a guest on ...