Home And Garden

Cotton, among the five “Cs” of Arizona’s economy (copper, cattle, cotton, citrus and climate), has a long history in central Arizona, especially Pinal County. Cotton...

Summertime means more water will be used outdoors. The good news is you can provide plants with water they need and still use water...

Are you aware of the Master Gardeners in our fair city of Maricopa?  Let me introduce you to our history and program.    The Land Grant...

I grew up in the Midwest and our biggest concern was whether March would come in like a lion or a lamb according to...

The single-family home is king in Maricopa. But a housing shift is beginning. More options are coming — in the short term and long term...

Wintertime is glorious in Maricopa, particularly in the month of January. This is our coldest month of the year, but it is a surprisingly...

Purchasing a home adjacent to a golf course has its advantages. In addition to a certain amount of prestige that comes with owning a...

It’s August, and we have not quite given up on summer and are wondering when it will end. The temperatures are consistently in the...

A new program that will offer enrolled residential and small-business customers an incentive to reduce energy during times of peak system demand soon will...

Summer is a great time to encourage homeowners to perform a maintenance check on their plumbing. Water usage soars during the summer months from heat...

Many newcomers and inexperienced gardeners in Arizona need advice to successfully grow flowers and vegetables in our desert climate and soil conditions. Often, that expertise...

Raise your hand if you have attempted to grow tropical plants. My hand is up. While living in Kansas, my stepfather said he was going...

The perfect project for the curious desert gardener just might be planting garlic. Once the inground garden bed, raised bed or large container is prepped...

No matter where you live, your landscape matters. Whether you’re enjoying desert trees, cactus, or something greener, plants impact our lives. In the city...

Residents moving to Arizona from other parts of the country are often surprised to find that in the middle of the desert, there are...

Corn is one of the most significant economic agricultural products on Earth. An iconic American food crop grown as one of the three sisters (with...

The big orange box may bring with it a big green light for development in Maricopa. Atlanta-based Home Depot, the world’s largest home-improvement chain with...

Roses are timeless flowers and, fortunately, they grow very well in Arizona. In fact, the oldest Lady Banks Rose in the world, which was...

I love plants. They helped save my life in their own special and unique way. They have also introduced me to some of the...

Do you wonder if water heater flushes are necessary? Do you do regular maintenance on your water heater? Well, if not, you should be....

Enjoying citrus fruits from your backyard is one of the greatest joys of home gardening. Citrus trees thrive in Pinal County and with a...

With the moderate weather we are experiencing this winter, I can imagine many of you are eager to get your vegetable gardens growin’. The average...

Growing naturally along the Sea of Cortez in Baja California, the San Marcos Hibiscus is a beautiful choice for our yards in Maricopa. Because...

Maricopa is finally getting the big-box store residents have been clamoring for, and the populace – at least that portion that responded to our...

When it’s time to sell or invest in a home, Maricopans have a unique opportunity to benefit from using a local agent who is...

The least expensive home sold July 10 through Aug. 9 was a three-bedroom home at 19296 N. Costa Verdez Ave. in Tortosa. It fetched...

Every day you use water fixtures in your home. People take for granted turning faucets on and off, flushing toilets and washing laundry. When something...

Did you know that just one year of water leaks in your home can waste enough water to fill a backyard swimming pool? Water-wasting...

It’s that time of year again, when we give thanks with pumpkin and squash on the holiday table. Cucurbita, Latin for gourd, is among the...

She has worked in banks. She has dressed hair. She has shipped freight all over the world. And she’s been pretty good at all of...