Paul Guzie
Poinsettia plant care – Keep plants looking good
Poinsettia plant care. Poinsettias are in the Euphorbiaceae family and are used in pots and shown during the holiday seasons, especially during the Christmas season. All Poinsettias are native to southern Mexico and Central America and thrive in tropical forests. In Mexico, it is called the “Nochebuena flor” or Flower of the Holy Night in […]
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Salvia Plant Care
Salvia Plant Care. Most folks call these plants Saliva’s but also referred to as Sage. These plants are beautiful medium care types of plants that are drought tolerant after they become well established. Herbaceous Salvias like Mexican and Chapparal sage will come back after the winter seasons. Annuals or Perennials? Other types of salvia are […]
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List of ground cover plants
List of ground cover plants. Many ground cover plants are vines that have no support. You can plant them in the ground with well-composted soil. But in and around the southwest most will do better in shady conditions. Underneath a tree or morning, sun and afternoon shade works best. Here is a list of ground cover […]
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The Turpentine Bush
The Turpentine Bush (Ericameria laricifolia). The plant belongs to the Asteraceae family, known for its diverse species of flowering plants. It’s native to arid regions, including New Mexico, Arizona, and parts of West Texas, where it thrives in dry, rugged conditions. This hardy bush is a common feature of desert landscapes, adapted to survive with […]
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Winter Plants in The Southwest
Winter Plants in The Southwest. Well, it’s official, fall has arrived here in the southwest and winter is close by. So, the calendar says. Living here in the southwest fall may not feel like it until another few weeks. Nevertheless, we can still enjoy the cool mornings and beautiful nights for the next few months! […]
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Indoor Fern Plant Care
Indoor Fern Plant Care. Most Ferns are good plants to use as indoor decorations, they are for the most part easy to care for and do not like freezing temperatures. You can plant them outdoors in tropical regions or places where it never freezes. They like humidity and consistent watering; fertilizing and occasional misting is […]
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Ageratum Plant – Long lasting colorful plant
Ageratum Plant – Also known as whiteweed and floss flower. It is a big family of plants that have over 60 species. They are considered annual plants in regions where there are consistent freezes. It is a good plant to use in containers surrounded by other taller plants. You can also place it in your […]
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Red Tip Photinia
Red Tip Photinia (P. fraseri) – As the name suggests the tips of this plant are red almost year-round. It is an excellent evergreen hedge plant that is dense and grows quickly. It can be planted any time of the year. Great for blocking the neighbor’s view or as a privacy windbreak plant. If left […]
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Marguerite Daisy Plants – Easy Perennial/Annual Flower
Marguerite Daisy Plants (Argyranthemums frutescens) is a great flowering plant for the Southwest region. It can tolerate poor soils and will bloom from early spring until late fall. It will surprise you with its fragrance. You can plant them in containers by themselves or mix them in with other colorful plants. Place these daisies in […]
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Air Plants Care Guide
Air Plants Care Guide (tillandsia). These plants are small spiky plants. They are considered a novelty type of plant great for indoor decor in a pot or just hanging them in the “Air”. In other words, there is no soil, nada, it just sits wherever you place it. Tillandsia plants are captivating green wonders, and […]
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