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Gopher vs Ground Squirrel Damage: Telling the Tunnels Apart

Gopher vs Ground Squirrel Damage: Telling the Tunnels Apart

Learn to tell gopher mounds from ground squirrel burrows, read plant damage, and…
    Roof Rats vs Pack Rats: Which Rodent Is Raiding Your Citrus

    Roof Rats vs Pack Rats: Which Rodent Is Raiding Your Citrus

    Find out whether roof rats or pack rats are raiding your citrus. Compare fruit damage,…
      6 Best Desert Climate Resistant Fall Planters for 2027

      6 Best Desert Climate Resistant Fall Planters for 2027

      Compare six fall planters for desert conditions, from self-watering urns to lightweight…

        How I Overwinter Rosemary In Freezing Winters (And Snip Fresh Sprigs All Year)

        A gardener in Zone 6b shares a pot-based method for overwintering rosemary indoors,…

          15 Of The Best Pet-Safe, Nontoxic Succulents (And 9 To Avoid)

          Gardener’s Path lists 15 succulents it identifies as pet-safe and nine to avoid, while…
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            Your Cold Frame Can Overheat In November: A Morning To Night Venting Routine

            Your Cold Frame Can Overheat In November: A Morning To Night Venting Routine
            A November cold frame can heat up despite frost outside. Use a shaded, plant-height thermometer and adjust vents to the crop and forecast.
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            • Desert Vegetables & Herbs

            Garlic Is Sprouting Before Winter: Should You Cover It Or Leave It Alone?

            Garlic Is Sprouting Before Winter: Should You Cover It Or Leave It Alone?
            Autumn garlic shoots do not automatically mean crop failure. Check soil cover, roots and local winter guidance before adding mulch or disturbing plants.
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            • October 29, 2026
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            14 Best Heat-Tolerant Patio Misters for 2027

            14 Best Heat-Tolerant Patio Misters for 2027
            Compare 14 heat-tolerant patio misters by coverage, nozzle design, setup, filtration, and portability to find the right fit for your outdoor space.
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            • October 28, 2026
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            Keeping Birds Off Ripening Figs Without Trapping Them in Netting

            Keeping Birds Off Ripening Figs Without Trapping Them in Netting
            Protect desert-grown figs with safe mesh, timely harvests, and rotating deterrents—without loose netting that can snare birds.
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            • October 28, 2026
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            • Xeriscape & Low-Water Landscaping

            Low-Water Ground Covers That Handle Foot Traffic Between Pavers

            Low-Water Ground Covers That Handle Foot Traffic Between Pavers
            Choose low-water ground covers for paver joints by matching traffic, sun, and soil. Get desert-climate tips for planting and care.
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            • October 28, 2026
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            15 Best Outdoor Halloween Projector Lights for 2027

            15 Best Outdoor Halloween Projector Lights for 2027
            Compare 15 outdoor Halloween projector lights by pattern variety, water effects, controls, weather protection, and setup to find the right fit.
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            • October 28, 2026
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            • Season-by-Season Desert Gardening

            What Your Strawberry Plants Need In October – 5 Ways To Overwinter Strawberries And Ensure Juicy Bumper Crops

            What Your Strawberry Plants Need In October – 5 Ways To Overwinter Strawberries And Ensure Juicy Bumper Crops
            Five fall care steps can help strawberry crowns overwinter: clear damaged leaves, manage runners, water, mulch and protect container plants.
            • Gardener AZ Team
            • October 28, 2026
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            • Season-by-Season Desert Gardening

            12 Plants To Add To Your Garden Now For Winter Beauty

            12 Plants To Add To Your Garden Now For Winter Beauty
            Country Living highlights 12 plants that add winter color, berries, flowers, bark and texture, with notes on placement and seasonal care.
            • Gardener AZ Team
            • October 28, 2026
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            Don’t Cut Down That Tree Yet – It Could Be Legally Protected, Even If It’s On Your Own Property

            Don't Cut Down That Tree Yet – It Could Be Legally Protected, Even If It's On Your Own Property
            Local permits, HOA rules, property lines and environmental protections may restrict tree removal, even on private property. Check before cutting.
            • Gardener AZ Team
            • October 28, 2026
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            • Season-by-Season Desert Gardening

            The 5 Types Of Plants Most Likely To Be Damaged By An Early Frost – And How To Protect Them

            The 5 Types Of Plants Most Likely To Be Damaged By An Early Frost – And How To Protect Them
            Tender annuals, dahlias and warm-season crops can suffer in an early frost. Garden experts explain how to cover plants and what remains at risk.
            • Gardener AZ Team
            • October 28, 2026
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            Gopher vs Ground Squirrel Damage: Telling the Tunnels Apart
            • Desert Pests & Wildlife

            Gopher vs Ground Squirrel Damage: Telling the Tunnels Apart

            Learn to tell gopher mounds from ground squirrel burrows, read plant damage, and…
            • Gardener AZ Team
            • October 29, 2026
            Roof Rats vs Pack Rats: Which Rodent Is Raiding Your Citrus
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            Roof Rats vs Pack Rats: Which Rodent Is Raiding Your Citrus

            Find out whether roof rats or pack rats are raiding your citrus. Compare fruit damage,…
            • Gardener AZ Team
            • October 29, 2026
            6 Best Desert Climate Resistant Fall Planters for 2027
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            6 Best Desert Climate Resistant Fall Planters for 2027

            Compare six fall planters for desert conditions, from self-watering urns to lightweight…
            • Gardener AZ Team
            • October 29, 2026
            How I Overwinter Rosemary In Freezing Winters (And Snip Fresh Sprigs All Year)
            • Season-by-Season Desert Gardening

            How I Overwinter Rosemary In Freezing Winters (And Snip Fresh Sprigs All Year)

            A gardener in Zone 6b shares a pot-based method for overwintering rosemary indoors,…
            • Gardener AZ Team
            • October 29, 2026
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