Written by: Jeannine Sander (Thank you, Jeannine, for sharing your knowledge XOXO!) Figs are some of the oldest and most historically significant trees in the world. They hold symbolism in many cultures and are a versatile fruit tree for the Phoenix area. Fig trees require some of the most basic soil conditions to thrive and produce…

Have you ever wondered how to grow avocados? With this popular fruit getting even pricier in stores, it’s worth finding out if you can grow your own home harvest. Avocados have been grown by humans for thousands of years. Loaded with essential vitamins, minerals and rare healthy fats, combined with a rich flavor and delicious…

Suitable for container growing: Barbados Cherry Cinnamon Coffee Custard Apple Guava Jaboticaba Longan Loquat Mango Miracle Berry Natal Plum Plumeria Pomegranate Soursop Starfruit Sugar Apple Suriname Cherry Wax Not suitable for container growing: Atemoya Avocado Banana Bamboo Cass Curry Fig Jamaican Cherry Jamun Jujube Loquat Monkey Pod Moringa Mulberry Neem Papaya Rainbow Eucalyptus Royal Empress …

Dig a hole 2-3 times as deep and 2 times as wide (at minimum) as the container that your new tree is in. Create a soil mixture using the following ratio as a basic guideline: 50% Native soil 50% GreenLife soil (or something similar, that drains well) 1 Tablespoon Mycorrhizae At a minimum, a couple…