Paul Guzie
Purple Leaf Plum Trees – Landscaping tree
Purple Leaf Plum Trees (Prunus cerasifera) are small to medium-sized trees that do well in and around the southwest. The most interesting thing about these trees is the brilliant, showy, bright pink flowers they produce during the early spring. It is one of the first trees to bloom in early spring. Here is more information […]
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Dusty Miller Plant Care: Silver Ragwort
The Dusty Miller Plant Care (Jacobaea Maritima). People also call it the Silver Ragwort plant. The first time I spotted it, I honestly thought it was just another stubborn weed popping up in the yard. Its pale, silvery leaves looked so different from everything else around, it really didn’t seem like a plant you’d want […]
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Identify trees by leaves
Identify trees by leaves – You can click on each image for a larger view. The majority of the images come from in and around the Southwest New Mexico area. Others are from bigstock.com images. Learn more about the Texas Red Oak Information. The Chinese Pistache tree is in my opinion the best ornamental/shade tree […]
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Chinese Pistache Trees Southwest
The Chinese Pistache tree (non-bearing) is Probably one of the hardiest trees to plant in and around the Southwest. It is a small to medium-sized ornamental tree and of course, it is native to China.
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Fabian Aralia Plant
The Fabian Aralia Plant – For indoor decoration. (Polyscias Scutellaria). An amazing plant that can be used as a houseplant for indoor decor. It requires little to moderate watering. It will grow about 3 maybe 4 ft. tall and is a tropical plant, so keep it away from extreme cold and hot weather conditions. The […]
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The Monkey Plant Care
The Monkey Plant Care. What exactly is this plant? Well, first of all, it is a carnivorous plant meaning it eats insects and small reptiles. The scientific name is Nepenthes and it has many names the most common is the Pitcher plant because it resembles a pitcher vase or container. How to Care for the […]
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What is fertilizer
Is it important to fertilize? What is fertilizer? Not exactly, but fertilizing matters, especially in the Southwest or dry regions with little rainfall. Plants in these areas often need extra nutrients since natural elements like rain don’t always replenish the soil. Without proper fertilization, it’s harder for plants to grow healthy and strong in such […]
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Planting Violas
Planting Violas (Violaceae family) in the southwest is a bit challenging. These colorful plants love the sun during the spring seasons and fall. However, once the scorching summer heat arrives it’s best to place them in shade. But if you plant them in your garden beds it is important to remove weeds and other debris. […]
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Ajuga Reptans Plants
What are Ajuga Reptans plants? They go by other names mainly Bugleweed, Carpet Bugle, Carpet weed, and ground pine. These plants are low-growing, easy-to-maintain plants and are used for ground cover in gardens, landscapes, or containers. They are mostly used and grown for their attractive foliage colors. Most gardeners use them in pots for filler […]
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Texas Red Oak Tree Information
Texas Red Oak Tree Information (Quercus buckleyi).A handsome, large tree for the southwest and other parts of the West. I love this tree for its hardiness and overall appearance. Many do not realize that Red Oak trees will do well in the American Southwest. Most folks think the extreme heat during mid-summer will make this […]
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