Paul Guzman

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Evergreen shrubs and trees for the Southwest

Shrubs that stay green all year. Evergreen shrubs and trees for the Southwest.  Evergreen shrubs and trees that thrive in the Southwest include options like Texas sage, juniper, and live oak. These plants are well-suited to handle the region’s intense sun, heat, and dry conditions. Many also provide year-round greenery, making them a popular choice […]

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Lilyturf Plants for the Southwest

Lily turf plants for landscape

What Is Lily Turf? Lily turf (Liriope muscari) is a tough, dependable evergreen perennial that is widely used as a ground cover and border plant throughout the Southwest and many other parts of the United States. Although it resembles an ornamental grass, it is actually a flowering perennial and not a true grass. You may […]

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5 Expert Gardening Tips

5 Expert Gardening Tips That Will Save Money As Well As Time 5 Expert Gardening Tips.  Gardening is a great and healthy hobby, and if it is done right, it can also save you a lot of money. Many people complain that gardens require a lot of maintenance and they take up a lot of […]

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List of Plants that Repel Mosquitoes

List of plants that repel mosquitoes. During the monsoon season in the Southwest, mosquitoes are a BIG problem.  They appear almost everywhere at social gatherings, work, at home, and inside buildings. Do these plants repel mosquitoes? Some people swear by these plants, claiming they’ve noticed real changes, while others say they don’t do much. I […]

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Golden Barrel Cactus Plant

Golden Barrel Cactus Plants

Golden Barrel Cactus Plants is a must-have for any cactus garden or outdoor design. It is unique; its spherical shape adds a good form element that stands out, while its golden spines catch light beautifully. This hardy plant thrives in dry climates and requires minimal care, making it both practical and visually striking. Whether you’re […]

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Slime Flux Disease on Trees

Insects and Diseases on plants

Insects and diseases on plants are a big problem for almost any part of the U.S. or in the world, and the Southwest U.S. region has its share of pests and diseases.  Many folks have no idea why a plant looks magnificent one day and then almost withers away a few days later. Observe Your […]

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Parry's Agave Plant

Parry’s Agave Plant

Parry’s Agave Plant (Agave Parryi or Asparagaceae) is a desert plant that resembles an artichoke and is in the Century plant family.  It’s an amazing plant that will shoot out a tall stalk that resembles asparagus plants. It does this when it is fully mature.  The stalk is will grow up to 30 ft. in […]

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Mexican Petunia Plant

The Mexican Petunia Plant (Ruellia brittoniana) is sometimes called British Ruellia, mexican bluebell.  It is a fast-growing, easy-care perennial for Southwest landscaping.  It comes back year after year without any problem.  Propagating is a breeze, just snip off a stem, place it in water and soil, and it will grow! Mexican Petunia Plant is easy […]

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Plants to Grow each Seasons - American Southwest

The Ocotillo Plant

The Ocotillo Plant (Fouquieria splendens). It is an early spring blooming desert flowering plant.  Its long spiny limbs or stems will twist and turn out towards the sky. 

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Hibiscus Plant varieties

Hibiscus plant species

Hibiscus plant species. The hardy Hibiscus plants love the hot Southwestern sun.  They also like humidity and moist soil.  It is not a drought tolerant plant but with a good drip system, it will thrive and produce dinner plate size flowers from late spring until late fall. Hibiscus plants are perennials Yes, they will come […]

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