Plain answers to the questions we hear most from Valley homeowners: what to plant when, how to water it, and how similar plants compare. Each guide pulls together what local nurseries, growers and gardeners already agree on.
Planting by month
- When to plant in Arizona
- What to plant in Phoenix, month by month
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
Yard guides
- Frost protection for Valley yards
- Best shade trees for Valley yards
- Oleander replacements
- Privacy hedges and trees
- Pool friendly plants
Watering and care
Compare plants
- All plant comparisons
- Green Hopseed vs Oleander
- Green Hopseed vs Indian Laurel Ficus
- Green Hopseed vs Purple Hopseed
- Texas Sage Varieties Compared
- Desert Museum vs Blue vs Foothill Palo Verde
- Lantana Varieties Compared
- Mesquite Tree Types Compared
- Red vs Mexican vs Yellow Bird of Paradise
- Golden Barrel vs Fire Barrel Cactus
- Blue Glow vs Blue Flame vs Blue Ember Agave
Safety and rebates
- Arizona grass removal rebates
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