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The Ultimate Arizona Fall Landscaping and Planting Resource
Autumn in Arizona is here—you can feel it in the cooler desert breeze, see it in the golden sunsets, and notice it as the landscape shifts with the season. It’s the perfect time to pull on your gardening gloves and bring your yard in tune with fall. Water – Plant It Wisely is your go-to guide for smart landscaping: what to plant, how to plant, and how to do it all with water efficiency in mind. The choices you make in your yard ripple far beyond your property line. By choosing low-water-use plants and following simple xeriscape principles, you’re helping conserve one of Arizona’s most precious resources—water—while creating a landscape that’s both beautiful and sustainable.
Plant Wildflowers Now for Spring Bloom
Spring wildflowers may steal the show in February and March, but planting time is right now! Grab your seed packet, dig in, and get ready for a desert full of color.
Rediscover the New "Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert”
Refreshed, updated, and packed with inspiration: 218 low-water-use plants with gorgeous new photos and practical tips. Your fall-planting starter kit is here.
Overseeding with Ryegrass: Worth the Water?
Winter grass looks green and lush, but at what cost? Learn how much water and money overseeding really takes—and why skipping it might be the smarter move.
Planting Ahead: Smart Gardening & Desert Landscaping
Planting today pays off tomorrow. Discover how choosing desert-friendly plants now benefits your yard and Arizona’s future.
From Grass to Xeriscape
Ready to ditch the thirsty grass? Check out the steps to transform your lawn into a colorful, low-water-use xeriscape (plus, see if your water provider offers incentives or rebates).
Drab to Fab Videos
Follow this 10-part video journey of a landscape makeover—from the first sketch to caring for your new landscape. Your step-by-step inspiration is waiting!
Planting Trees and Shrubs
Did you know that shallow and wide planting holes are best? Learn the surprising secrets to planting success and which trees and shrubs thrive in our desert climate.
Welcome Wildlife to Your Garden
A yard that buzzes, flutters, and sings! Discover how planting with wildlife in mind turns your space into a habitat haven.
Water – Use It Wisely Plant of the Month Feature
From Aloe to Yellow Bells - read through our featured Plant of the Month blogs for inspiration for your Arizona garden.
Get Landscape Ideas at Local Xeriscape Demonstration Gardens
Want fresh design ideas? Stroll through local xeriscape gardens and see water-wise landscapes in action.
All About Irrigation and Watering
Keep your landscape from soaking you with our best tips for efficient irrigation and smart watering practices.
Bonus Fall Links
FREE Fall Gardening Workshops: Find a great class happening near you
Fall is the New Spring Planting: Why fall is prime planting season
Why Artificial Turf May Not Be What You’re Looking For: What you should know
Harvest the Rain: Why pay for water when it’s free
Hire a Pro: Tips for choosing a landscape professional
Scottsdale Design Workbook: Fun design plans for inspiration
Specialty Plant Sales
Find a Garden Center Near You: Visit the Arizona Nursery Association’s Plant Something site.