July 24, 2026
Your yard could be making your house hotter... and the "water-saving" landscaping everyone recommends might be part of the problem. Michael, better known as The Garden Nerd, joins us to explain why rock yards, artificial turf, and lifeless soil can work against you in the Arizona heat. We also get into the surprisingly simple changes that can help cool your yard, grow healthier plants, and even produce tropical fruit like mangoes and bananas in the desert. Along the way, Michael shares how he...