Good to Know

You can have a beautiful garden and still be fire- and water-wise without quadrupling your water bill or replacing your yard with gravel.

Flagstaff is along the paths of many bird species as they fly back and forth from north to south as the seasons change. Our high elevation forests and marshy, mountain wetlands are a great resting stop for our migratory birds.

The Arboretum has worked closely with The City of Flagstaff to help homeowners and developers select native species that are not only appropriate tot he region, but will be better adapted to low water use, have lower fire risks, and are not potentially invasive.

From their almost magical ability to track the sun’s movement through heliotropism to the many fascinating creatures they attract, sunflowers are truly a wonder.

Gina predicted that new transplants would have a bit of a wild ride in June – but we’re not sure she was predicting rain, frost, and wildfire all in one month.

Whenever someone asks our new Gardens Manager what they should plant in their garden, her answer is inevitably “yarrow.”