Horticulture
Tracking the Power of Shade
Summer at the Garden has always challenged plants to endure extreme conditions. Learn how our Horticulture team is protecting desert plants as temperatures rise.
Monsoon-Loving Desert Plants
The Sonoran Desert is one of the greenest deserts in the world, thanks in part to the summer monsoon rains.
Six Tips To Care For Your Plants This Summer
As the monsoon season approaches in the Valley, discover how to nurture your plants and garden with these useful tips from the Garden’s Horticulture department.
Five Interesting Facts about Saguaros
From May through early June, the Sonoran Desert is graced with saguaros blooms. Don't miss the opportunity to catch these towering cactus in bloom at Desert Botanical Garden. And before your visit, read some of the most fascinating facts about these desert dwellers...
Arbor Day Planting & Pruning Tips
To celebrate Arbor Day, the Garden’s horticulture department compiled some tips to keep your trees healthy year-round.
Palo Verde Fun Facts
In the heart of the Sonoran Desert, few trees capture the spirit of resilience quite like the palo verde tree.





