Paul Guzie
Care of Purple Fountain Grass
The care of Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum ‘Rubrum’) will do well in and around the American Southwest. It does well in USDA zones 8 – 10 and needs to be cut down each year in cooler climates. It produces nice spiky arching plumes and purple/bronze colored thin leaf blades, thus its common name. […]
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Canna Lily Plant Care
Canna Lily Plant Care how to water and prune. The biggest care tip is that these plants like regular watering and fertilizing. They can tolerate some shade but will need at least 5-6 hrs. of sunlight for the best results. They are considered perennials in and around the Southwest regions, meaning they will come back […]
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Sharpen blades on lawn Mower
Sharpen Blades on lawn mower. Every year I get folks who ask me if they should sharpen blades on their lawn mower. This is what I say. ” Yes, it is important.” If the top of your grass looks brown after cutting in all probability it is caused by dull mower blades. Many maintenance landscapers […]
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Pothos Plant Care Tips
Pothos Plant Care tips – (Epipremnum aureum or Aureum). It is a beautiful indoor plant that goes by many names—hanging Ivy, Hunter’s Robe, Devil’s Ivy, and Gold Pothos. It can tolerate lots of shade and indoor light. It is native to the Pacific Islands Additionally, it is well stocked in most garden stores throughout the […]
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Types of Redbud Trees Southwest Landscaping
Redbud trees are excellent trees for small to medium-sized backyards. They are considered patio trees, but you can plant them where you want or need smaller trees for almost any reason.
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Watering Plants During Drought
Watering plants during drought season. Around the Southwest, the drought season is every year starting in late spring and lasting until mid-fall. The lakes are low and water rights are always going through legal maneuvering. A few clouds around the horizon but they rarely amount to anything. It is tough to conserve water when you […]
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Care of spider plants
Spider Plant Care What’s so great about spider plants? Simply put — they’re tough, reliable, and easy to grow. This is one of those plants that almost anyone can keep alive because it adapts well to most indoor conditions and doesn’t need a lot of fuss. Spider plants look great in pots, hanging baskets, wine […]
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Growing Lemon and Lime Trees
Growing Lemon and Lime Trees in the Southwest Desert? Growing Lemon and Lime Trees. Will they survive? Arizona and Southern California are ideal places to grow and harvest Lemon and Lime trees. But in the higher elevations of the Southwest, it is a challenge. The weather plays a huge role here. When winter temperatures drop […]
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Philodendron Birkin plant care
A cool-looking plant for indoor decor with white stripes covering most of its waxy-looking leaves. It will grow to about 3 ft. tall but fast-growing. It is a hybrid that comes from two other types of Philodendrons. And like most tropical plants it likes water and humidity.
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Best Way to Grow Cherry Tomatoes
The Best way to grow cherry tomatoes in the Southwest. There are numerous ways to grow these sweet, delicious tomatoes. You can grow them indoors, outdoors, in pots, and in garden beds. One main reason I love cherry tomatoes is that they are one of the easiest tomatoes to grow. They grow quickly and, depending […]
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