Paul Guzman

Southwest front yard landscape

Southwest front yard landscaping

Southwest front yard landscaping ideas.  The look of your lawn and garden may be the first and possibly the most lasting impression people have of your home and property you can red-design or spruce it up without having to fork out the big bucks. Front yard landscaping ideas Landscaping plays an essential role in enhancing […]

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The Care of Live Christmas Trees

The Care of Live Christmas Trees

The Care of Live Christmas Trees.  What exactly is a Live Christmas Tree?  Well, It is a live evergreen conifer tree that you can use to decorate for the Christmas season.  The root system is encased in a burlap sack and sometimes this balled-up sack is reinforced with chicken wire.  The majority of these trees […]

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Plants for dry hot climates

Coreopsis flowering perennial

The Coreopsis flowering perennial is a nice-looking bedding plant.  They produce daisy-like flowers that are delicate but will bloom most of the spring and again in the fall.  The Coreopsis plant will grow about 2ft. tall and are easy to grow.  It is best to provide them with good loamy well-drained soil.

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Poinsettia Plant care

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 in the Southwest

Salvia plant care is relatively easy once you understand what these colorful plants need. Salvias are well suited for Southwest gardens because many varieties tolerate intense sunlight, dry air, alkaline soil, and periods of drought. Their brightly colored flowers can also attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees throughout the growing season. Salvia plants are commonly called […]

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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 […]

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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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February Gardening Tips

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

  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. Water and Humidity They like humidity and consistent watering; fertilizing […]

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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 has 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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