Landscape Resources

Landscape Design

  1. Books: Desert Landscape for Beginners & Earth-Friendly Desert Gardening
  2. SketchUp Free: Web based design software – https://sketchup.com/plans-and-pricing/sketchup-free
  3. Desert Institute of Gardening (DIG) Classes: Upcoming schedule – https://extension.arizona.edu/maricopamg
  4. Desert Botanical Garden: Classes on landscape design, gardening, SketchUp, plants etc.. https://learn.dbg.org
  5. Mesa Community College Courses: https://mesacc.edu/programs/landscape-horticulture
  6. Scottsdale Landscape Revitalization Workbook: http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/Asset7384.aspx

Water

  1. Water Use It Wisely: Many water resources – https://wateruseitwisely.com
  2. Landscape Watering by the Numbers: https://wateruseitwisely.com/wateringguideflipbook
  3. Educational Workshops: http://www.amwua.org/what-you-can-do/workshops-and-events
  4. Greywater and Rainwater Harvesting: https://greywateraction.org
  5. Xeriscape: Landscaping with Style in the Arizona Desert: guide http://amwua.org/landscaping-with-style

 

Trees

  1. Ask the Arborist: Web forum and facebook group to ask questions of a volunteer certified arborist. https://www.treesmatter.org/askthearborist
  2. Plant Your Tree in the Right Location: https://extension.arizona.edu/pubs – Publication number: az1674-2015

 

Plant Information

  1. Mountain States Nursery: https://mswn.com/plant-database
  2. Ground Covers for Arizona Landscapes: https://extension.arizona.edu/pubs – Publication number: AZ1110
  3. AMWUA Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert – Find plant suggestions and filter by type (tree, shrub, vines etc.) size and sun exposure. http://www.amwua.org/plants
  4. Plant Selection: https://extension.arizona.edu/pubs. Publication number: az1153-2015
  5. List of plants that are pool friendly: http://www.amwua.org/plants/plants-for-pools.php
  6. PictureThis online plant encyclopedia and plant identifier: (website and app) https://www.picturethisai.com
  7. AZ Plant Lady: Many plant blog posts on https://www.azplantlady.com/blog

 

Garden / Urban Farming

  1. Vegetable Planting Calendar https://extension.arizona.edu/pubs – Publication Number: AZ1005-2018
  2. Flower Planting Guide for the Low Desert: https://extension.arizona.edu/pubs – Publication number: AZ1100a
  3. The Great American Seed up: Yearly Event sale of over 100 varieties of climate appropriate seeds in Phoenix. https://greatamericanseedup.org
  4. Native Seeds Search: over 500 varieties of crops adapted to arid landscapes. https://www.nativeseeds.org
  5. City Farming Book: Resource for Urban Farming https://cityfarmingbook.com
  6. Garden Starts:  Vegetable starters, garden and irrigation maintenance and consulting http://tlgphx.com
  7. Garden Variety Bees: Beekeeping, rescue & community education https://gardenvarietybees.com
  8. Lehr Innovations: New raised garden bed technology using rich soil and aquaponics combined. http://lehrgarden.com

 

Homeowner Resources

  1. Arizona 811: Locate/mark underground utility lines. Contact Arizona 811 at least two full working days prior to digging. http://www.arizona811.com
  2. Maricopa County Assessor’s Office: Look up your parcel, plot size etc.  https://mcassessor.maricopa.gov
  3. Find your Plant Hardiness Zone: https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb
  4. SRP Free Shade Tree Program: Register for a workshop and receive 2 free desert adapted shade trees https://www.srpnet.com/energy/rebates/shadeTrees.aspx (APS discontinued theirs around 2017)
  5. Water Conservation Rebates by City:  For smart controllers, xeriscape, plumbing etc http://waterawarenessmonth.com/rebates.php
  6. Free Compost from Tempe: Tempe residents only free compost is available 24/7 just outside of Tempe’s compost yard – located at North Rio Road
  7. Free Compost Phoenix: Check for events and you can also get a recycled garbage bin turned into composter for $5 –  https://www.phoenix.gov/publicworks/garbage/disposable/composting-and-green-organics
  8. Chipdrop: Free wood chips / mulch / soil amendment: https://getchipdrop.com
  9. SunCalc: interactive map that shows sun movement and sunlight phases – https://www.suncalc.org

 

Societies and Memberships

  1. The Arizona Native Plant Society : http://www.aznps.com
  2. The Central Arizona Cactus and Succulent Society: https://centralarizonacactus.org
  3. Arizona Rare Fruit Tree Growers: https://www.facebook.com/AZRFG
  4. Arizona Herb Association: https://www.azherb.org
  5. Greater Phoenix Pond Society: http://www.phoenixponds.com
  6. Phoenix Rose Society: http://www.phoenixrose.org
  7. Desert Valley Orchid Society: https://www.dvos-az.com
  8. Arizona Federation of Garden Clubs: https://www.azgardenclubs.com
  9. GrowPHX: Networking group making a difference by enhancing the local food system https://growphx.com


Hardscape

  1. Belgard Pavers: Hardscape Inspiration and products – https://www.belgard.com
  2. All Star Materials: http://www.allstar-materials.com
  3. MDI Rock:  https://www.mdirock.com
  4. Pioneer Landscape Materials: https://www.pioneersand.com
  5. We Rock Arizona: https://we-rock-az.com
  6. The Green Goddess: Source for unique pots https://www.greengoddess.com

 

Nurseries

  1. Lowes: Lowes is a great place to “save” some plants that are heavily discounted due to not looking as great or being on the shelf too long. Look to them for some very low cost plant rescues! http://www.lowes.com
  2. RSI Growers: https://rsigrowers.com
  3. Mountain States Wholesale Nursery: https://mswn.com
  4. Arcadia Color Garden Nursery: www.arcadiacolorgarden.com
  5. Berridge Nursery: https://www.berridgenursery.com
  6. Desert Foothills Gardens Nursery: https://desertfoothillsgardens.com
  7. SummerWinds Nursery: https://summerwindsnursery.com
  8. Treeland Nurseries: https://www.treeland.com
  9. Whitfill Nursery: www.whitfillnursery.com
  10. Urban Farm Fruit Tree Program: https://www.urbanfarm.org/fruit-tree-program
  11. Richard’s Garden Center: http://www.richardsgardencenter.com
  12. A Tropical Concept Plant Nursery https://www.atropicalconcept.com
  13. Arizona Cactus Sales: http://arizonacactussales.com
  14. Desert Tree Farm: https://deserttreefarm.com
  15. Native Resources Plant Salvage: http://nativeresources.com/tree-sales
  16. Phoenix Desert Nursery: http://www.phoenixdesertnursery.com
  17. Signature Botanica: http://www.signaturebotanica.com
  18. Shamus O’Leary’s Tropical fruit Trees: https://www.greenlifebyshamusoleary.com/shop
  19. Agave Farms: http://agave-farms.com
  20. Elgin Nursery & Tree Farm: http://www.elginnursery.com

 

Soil Amendments

  1. Tank’s Green Stuff: Natural and organic garden and landscape products http://tanksgreenstuff.com
  2. Arizona Worm Farm: Worms, Castings, and Compost http://arizonawormfarm.com
  3. Gro-Well: https://www.gro-well.com