Southwestern Deserts August 14, 2008 By Cathy Cromell, Phoenix, AZ region description | previous reports In My Garden This urban driveway's parallel concrete tracks have a permeable center planted with low-growing flowers. Permeable Hardscaping There are many ways to harvest rainwater in the landscape, including directing water to planting areas using swales and dry streambeds or collecting and storing rain in cisterns and barrels. A simpler way to take advantage of rainwater is to allow soil... more Resources Shows & Events Grow Native! Fall Plant Sale Enjoy an outing to the Highlands Center for Natural History in Prescott, Arizona. Browse their... Favorite or New Plant Canyon Penstemon Penstemon flowers are surefire hummingbird magnets. Perennial Penstemon pseudospectabilis... more    Regional Reminders Go Green in the Garden Plant Palms Clean Up Storm Damage Sow Summer Squash Water Citrus more  Back to Regional Reports Home   report index | in my garden | reminders | resources Search: