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The Alta Vista Garden Club of Prescott is presenting its biennial garden tour Saturday, June 4, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests will experience creative blends of perennials, annuals, native plants and vegetables located in private gardens in Prescott’s varied landscapes.

This Dorn Home Sonoma Plan has one of Prescott’s most desirable views of the Granite Dells. The 2,205 square-foot home, offered at $955,000, has three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and upgraded flooring, extensive tile work, stone fireplace and more.

Some friends of mine changed the look of their dining room wall by adding wood accent. They sent a photo and oh my gosh — it is outrageously cool! Goodbye to boring walls and accent paint!

Enjoy your garden and landscape once the sun sets with strategically placed and attractive landscape lighting. Select the best type of light that complements your garden design and best accomplishes the intended purpose.

Hydrangeas have been popular garden plants for decades. These versatile shrubs thrive in granite soil, shady woodland sites, and almost anywhere between. You will find the most varieties starting in May and ideally planted.

The wedding industry remains fraught with waste, but a growing contingent of brides and grooms is pushing for more sustainable changes, from the way they invite guests to the food they serve and the clothes they wear.

For those of you who know me, I am always the “glass is half-full” girl. I try to view situations and people in a positive and hopeful manner. I am not here today to be the half-empty glass girl; however, the construction materials shortage has blighted the construction industry throughout 2021 and into 2022.

Put rainwater to use in your landscape with the help of rain barrels. This centuries-old technique allows you to capture rainfall to use for watering ornamental gardens and containers.

Some flowers capture the imagination like no other. Their sheer beauty makes them iconic, transporting gardeners in the remembrance of garden weddings, tropical destinations and secret forests. These flowers may seem exotic, but many can be grown right here in the mountains of Arizona.

Nestled in the rolling grasslands of the beautiful community of Lonesome Valley with stunning 360-degree views of the surrounding mountains.

Months ago, I started jumping with joy and excitement over the upcoming 42nd Annual Yavapai County Contractors Association Home and Garden Show, which was held April 29,30 and May 1 at Findlay Toyota Center.

Give your perennials a boost this spring with a topdressing of compost, aged manure or other organic matter. It’s a great way to revive tired gardens, improve a garden’s overall health and keep vibrant perennials healthy and blooming.

The Deodar cedar, Cedrus deodara, is an evergreen conifer favored for its gracefully drooping branches. It is often used as a specimen tree on large properties and parks, often used to line streets.

The 42nd Annual Yavapai County Contractors Association Home and Garden Show is here! April 29 to 30 and May 1 at the Findlay Toyota Center Prescott Valley. You will not want to miss this great event and we want to see your smiling faces. It has been two years since we have had our three-day home show.

Keep garden-fresh tomatoes close at hand this season. Grow one or more in containers on your patio, balcony, or front steps.

Lisa and I were sitting in the front courtyard this week watching the antics of ‘our’ hummingbirds. They were enjoying water from the fountains and sipping nectar from the 30+ pots of flowers. Yes, all the flower color, sparkling water, and fresh air were compiled for a romantic getaway in our own front yard.

The 42nd Annual Yavapai County Contractors Association Home and Garden Show is here!

Join Brown Homes at Heritage Pointe for its Model Home Grand Opening event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, April 23. Enjoy food, a chance to win fun prizes, and be among the first to tour Brown Homes’ two brand new model homes!

Did you now that too much lint in a clothes dryer system is like laundry-room kindling? Maintaining a clean dryer vent can prevent tragedy and property loss. Dryer fires are one of the leading causes of residential structure fires in the United States.

Put away the harsh chemicals and work in concert with nature to manage pests in the garden. Create an inviting habitat for nature’s pest controllers to enlist their help with your gardening efforts.

With so many tomato varieties and uses in the kitchen, it’s no wonder tomatoes are one of our most popular vegetables! Watters receive a lot of customer requests for additional tips and tricks on sowing and growing the best tomatoes.

Join Brown Homes at Heritage Pointe for its Model Home Grand Opening event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, April 23. Enjoy food, a chance to win fun prizes, and be among the first to tour Brown Homes’ two brand new model homes!

“Sandy, should we build now?” “What is happening with materials?” “The subcontractor is telling me it is a year before they can even start our job.” “The subcontractor wants 50% down payment.”

Can I plant herbs in the shade? What herbs require little sunlight? Medicinal herbs that grow in the shade. Low light herbs. What herbs grow in the shade? How much sun do herbs need?

Shortly after moving to South Florida for a new job with the U.S. military, Shannon Kaufman and his wife, Wendy, signed up for a whole other mission: buying a home.