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The Ultimate Arizona Fall Landscaping and Planting Resource
Autumn in Arizona is here—you can feel it in the cooler desert breeze, see it in the golden sunsets, and notice it as the landscape shifts with the season. It’s the perfect time to pull on your gardening gloves and bring your yard in tune with fall. Water – Plant It Wisely is your go-to guide for smart landscaping: what to plant, how to plant, and how to do it all with water efficiency in mind. The choices you make in your yard ripple far beyond your property line. By choosing low-water-use plants and following simple xeriscape principles, you’re helping conserve one of Arizona’s most precious resources—water—while creating a landscape that’s both beautiful and sustainable.
Plant Wildflowers Now for Spring Bloom
Spring wildflowers may steal the show in February and March, but planting time is right now! Grab your seed packet, dig in, and get ready for a desert full of color. (Bonus: sign up for our monthly newsletter and we’ll send you a free packet of seeds!)
Rediscover the New "Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert”
Refreshed, updated, and packed with inspiration: 218 low-water-use plants with gorgeous new photos and practical tips. Your fall-planting starter kit is here.
Overseeding with Ryegrass: Worth the Water?
Winter grass looks green and lush, but at what cost? Learn how much water and money overseeding really takes—and why skipping it might be the smarter move.
Planting Ahead: Smart Gardening & Desert Landscaping
Planting today pays off tomorrow. Discover how choosing desert-friendly plants now benefits your yard and Arizona’s future.
From Grass to Xeriscape
Ready to ditch the thirsty grass? Check out the steps to transform your lawn into a colorful, low-water-use xeriscape (plus, see if your water provider offers incentives or rebates).
Drab to Fab Videos
This 10-part video series documents a landscape transition and provides you with the steps you’ll need to take, from creating a plan to planting and caring for your new landscape.
Planting Trees and Shrubs
Did you know that shallow and wide planting holes are best? Find plant selection tips, when to plant, and our steps for successful planting.
Welcome Wildlife to Your Garden
You can make a difference by inviting wildlife into your own yard and neighborhood by planting a simple garden that provides habitat.
Water – Use It Wisely Plant of the Month Feature
From Aloe to Yellow Bells - read through our featured Plant of the Month blogs for inspiration for your Arizona garden.
Get Landscape Ideas at Local Xeriscape Demonstration Gardens
Get fresh ideas on how to have the most incredible landscape in your neighborhood by touring local xeriscape demonstration gardens.
All About Irrigation and Watering
Keep your landscape from soaking you with our best tips on efficient irrigation systems and watering properly.
Bonus Fall Links
FREE Fall Gardening Workshops: Find a great class happening near you
Fall is the New Spring Planting: Why fall is prime planting season
Why Artificial Turf May Not Be What You’re Looking For: What you should know
Harvest the Rain: Why pay for water when it’s free
Hire a Pro: Tips for choosing a landscape professional
Scottsdale Design Workbook: Fun design plans for inspiration
Specialty Plant Sales
2025 Fall Festival (Maricopa County Master Gardeners): Oct. 25
Find a Garden Center Near You: Visit the Arizona Nursery Association’s Plant Something site
Be sure to visit your local nursery! Find a listing from the Arizona Nursery Association’s Plant Something site.