10 Stunning Arizona Desert Garden Walks Where Fall Delivers Cooler Air and Blooming Color

Aloes, those spiky succulents most of us keep on a windowsill, can throw up tall flower stalks in a Tucson garden. I love that a plant famous for sunburn relief turns into a showpiece. Arizona’s desert gardens hold surprises like that. One spot near Phoenix spreads 50,000 plants across 140 acres. Another, a free garden, sits next to a giant sundial. Fall is when these places become easy to love again. The brutal heat finally backs off. Mornings feel friendly, and a stroll no longer require