Soil preparation is the foundation of a productive garden. Especially in the desert Southwest. Agriscaping.com's Justin Rohner talks about avoiding common mistakes, food for the soil with organic matter and more tips for peak garden production.

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Our Weekly To Do features Rosie's Consumer Guides for homeowners. We welcome 4 Sons Garage Doors to the Certified Partner Network. Homeowner questions on drywall repair, water heater adjustments, sealing pavers and discussing 9/11 National Day Of Service. 

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Weed control is not a one and done project. It takes several steps and different procedures used at different times of the year. Scottsdale Weed Control and Fertilization's Ray Lopez explains to be effective, it takes different pre-emergent and post-emergent treatments controlling weeds before they grow. Some more difficult than others.

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The Arizona Farm Bureau's spokesperson Julie Murphree's guest is a delightful cotton farmer Dean Wells. Dean is passionate about growing cotton and preserving family farm history. He has his own family stories to tell too. Cotton, wheat and alfalfa (hay) generate $700 million to Arizona's economy. Dean explains why he enjoys growing cotton for its fiber and seed.

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Weekly To Do on Aging/Living In Place with spokespersons from the Pima Council On Aging. Resources for those who want to stay in their homes as time goes by. And questions on desalination plants, window replacement, spray foam insulation, home energy audits and more!

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State Senator Tim Dunn joins the show to discuss Arizona's water conservation efforts. Managing groundwater usage, reuses thru reclamation and other water sources today and for the future. Plus we explain the concept of 'water without borders' and a fresh water source 2 to 3 times more than the oceans combined near the center of the Earth.

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Jon Riep of Think Green Design Build Landscape discusses storm recovery. How a properly designed landscape and maintenance can mitigate potential storm damage. Principals for water retention. And a look at one of the most unique desert trees the ocotillo.

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Weekly To Do on trim work for floors, walls and doors that can brighten up your home. We welcome a new partner Epoxy Strong. And seems we always get questions on super cooling, electric cooling bills and other A/C tidbits. Plus something we've never heard of: an Air Conditioning/Water Heater?

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Nate Crain of Mason Pro Services focuses on one component of the air conditioning unit you might not think about. The condensate drain moves moisture from the evaporative coils away from the unit. Its crucial to keep the line free from clogs and uses for condensate around the home. Plus other general questions about air conditioning worth noting. 

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Time to think about planting your fruit trees! The Urban Farm's Greg Peterson knows a thing or two from growing fruit trees on a third of an acre. He explains the keys to success understanding chill hours and root stocks that are climate appropriate. Digging that square hole, what goes in that hole, protection at its young stage and more tips for a future harvest of fruit.

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