Paul Guzman
The Secret to Killing Grubs
First, we must know where these ugly-looking worms come from. They come from the larvae of the Japanese beetle. They were introduced into the U.S. from of course Japan sometime in 1916 now almost all lawns throughout the USA have them. A few here and there are no big problem but an infestation of them and your lawn will start to look bad. These larvae will also feed on the roots of other plants like roses, and small-type trees and shrubs.
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How to eliminate gnats from your houseplants
How to eliminate gnats from your houseplants. Fungus gnats are a big problem for most people who want indoor plants. In order to eliminate them, we must first find out where they come from. Where do fungus gnats come from? Fungus gnats come from moist soil, leaky drain pipes, overripe fruit, and especially around plants […]
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Types of pecan trees
Western Schley, Burkett, Cheynne, Mahan, and other pecan trees. Pecan trees can live up to three hundred years if they are placed in the right location and are cared for accordingly.
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Gaura Plant Care
Gaura Plant Care for Southwest Landscaping The Gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri, formerly Gaura lindheimeri) is one of the best long-blooming perennials for Southwest landscapes. Its tall, airy flower spikes sway gracefully in the breeze, giving the impression of hundreds of delicate butterflies dancing above the foliage. Gaura produces an abundance of blooms from late spring through […]
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Oleander Plant Care
Oleander Plant Care (Nerium Oleander) in the Southwest USA. Once established, it is a carefree plant. Most will bloom from late spring until mid-summer. They produce long, slender leaves that resemble Rosewood or Olive plants. They are drought-tolerant once they become well-established, usually after the third year or so. For more blooms and better-looking Oleander, […]
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Xeriscape landscaping ideas
Xeriscape landscaping ideas for the desert southwest. I love Gardening and it is a great way to relax, and then enjoy the fruits of your labor, at least it is for me. But some have a hard time gardening or consider this hard work and don’t want to bother going outdoors and enjoy their landscape […]
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Plants that bloom all summer – In the Southwest
Plants that bloom all summer long throughout the hot summer months. In the Southwest, it can get brutally hot; it is not unusual to see temperatures soar into the double digits from June until late August. Most plants stop growing, and blooms are nonexistent. Except for some, here in this article is a list of […]
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Lady Banks Rose for landscape
Lady Banks Rose for landscape. The Lady Banks rose (Rosa banksiae) is a flowering thornless rose. If pruned correctly it can stand on its own trunks. It is a vigorous grower and tolerates poor soil but will do better in good organic compost. The most common one is the Yellow variety followed by the white […]
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How to use Insecticidal Soaps
How to Use Insecticidal Soaps – Do They Really Work? Will insecticidal soaps work? Well… they do, and they don’t. Over the years, a lot of our customers have tried mixing up their own soap and water solution to control aphids, whiteflies, and other soft-bodied insects. Most of the time, they’ll tell me the same […]
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Baja fairy duster plant
What Is the Baja Fairy Duster? The Baja Fairy Duster (Calliandra californica) is a colorful, drought-tolerant evergreen shrub native to Baja California, northwestern Mexico, and parts of Southern California. It is well adapted to hot, dry climates, making it an excellent choice for landscapes throughout the Desert Southwest. This attractive shrub is known by several […]
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