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Desert Gardening Basics
Bare desert soil can reach 160°F in summer — a proper mulch layer cools roots, slashes water loss by up to 70 percent, and suppresses weeds. Here's which organic and inorganic materials work best in arid climates.
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A single cold night can kill frost-sensitive desert plants without warning. Here's which plants need protection, when to act, and the methods that actually work.
April 2026
From Mexican gold poppies to firecracker penstemon, these native wildflowers deliver stunning seasonal color with almost no water — and reseed themselves year after year.
April 2026"The desert is not an obstacle to overcome — it is a living partner. Learn its rhythms and it will reward you."
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