home-garden

Rosie Romero Special to the Arizona Daily Star Question: What is the latest trend in bathtubs and showers?Answer: Trends in bath and kitchen design are ever-evolving. If it’s time to refresh…

Rosie Romero Special to the Arizona Daily Star Question: Is it my imagination, or are there more bugs crawling around and flying about this spring?Answer: No, it’s not your imagination.This is…

Feather bush (Lysiloma watsonii) is a gorgeous, soft-looking large shrub which can be pruned into a small tree. It is native to the Sonoran Desert, and is a great habitat and food tree for wildlife.What gives the feather…

Rosie Romero Special to the Arizona Daily Star Question: I want to update my patio doors. I don’t know if I want French doors or new sliding doors. Other than the look, what are the differences and…

Think gardening means a lot of work? It doesn’t need to be! There are a number of strategies and tools that will make your life easy. Many people who love gardening feel they can’t do it once they have physical issues such…

Rosie Romero Special to the Arizona Daily Star Question: I am a first-time homeowner. Before I have a problem, what do I need to know about my roof?Answer: First of all, congratulations on owning your…

Rosie Romero Special to the Arizona Daily Star Thanks to an abundance of winter rain, the drought is no longer in the headlines … for now.However, that doesn’t mean conserving water isn’t important. If…

Shrubs are great plants for giving your garden depth, color and privacy. Many native and near-native shrubs are also critical for our wildlife, providing habitat and food. And springtime is a good time to plant native…

The little-leaf cordia (Cordia parviflora) is a tough, pretty shrub perfect for low-maintenance gardens. It’s also one of the few native shrubs that has white flowers. The foliage is small and gray-green with serrate edges,…

The word "decompose" means "to separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds," according to Merriam-Webster. Biodegradation is a similar process, but one that is defined by…