Paul Guzie
How to grow Russian sage
How to grow Russian sage, also known as Perovskia atriplicifolia, isn’t too hard if you know what it needs. This hardy plant loves sunny spots and well-drained soil. It’s perfect if you don’t want to spend a lot of time watering or fussing. Once it’s established, it can handle dry conditions like a pro. Make […]
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Care of Knock Out Roses
The care of Knock Out roses Care of Knock Out Roses. These roses continually produce blooms all spring and throughout the fall seasons in the Southwest. They are self-cleaning, which means very little dead-heading. The blooms are a bright candy apple red color. Plant several in a row to make a gorgeous hedge or use […]
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Fall Landscape Color
Fall Landscape Color. Get some landscape inspiration with these fall color trees and shrubs. These photos were taken in and around the southwest. Autumn is an exciting time to drive around the southwest countryside and enjoy the beautiful scenery. You can visit this website and see some of the greatest outdoor New Mexico scenery that […]
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Lilac Flowering Shrub
Lilac flowering shrub. Lilacs are tough hardy shrubs that are very fragrant during the mid-spring seasons. They will tolerate minus 40° weather! Types of lilacs in your yard or landscape. Many people think these plants will not survive the southwest summer heat, but they will look fantastic and bloom mainly in early spring. Water more […]
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Evergreen Magnolia Trees
Evergreen Magnolia Trees (Magnoliaceae). Many folks think the Magnolia tree will not do well in the Southwest but actually, they do. Many think they need lots of water and humidity and this is partially true. In the Southwest, it is usually hot and dry and humidity levels are low except during the monsoon season. How […]
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The Arborvitae tree
The Arborvitae tree is a beautiful lime green conifer tree. Pictured above is the Golden Dwarf Arborvitae a compact dwarf evergreen shrub. With a pointed globe that rarely needs pruning. It is a bright golden yellow foliage that develops into a rich bronze color in winter. Plant them in pairs or groups in borders, informal rows excellent choice […]
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Yellow Bells Plant
Yellow Tecoma Stans. It does best in full sun but can tolerate some shade. Dark green leaves and beautiful yellow Trumpet flowering blooms in spring into mid-summer.
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Raywood Ash Tree
The Raywood Ash Tree (Fraxinus oxycarpa) does well in the Southwest. It likes full sun and can tolerate poor soils. They have dark green foliage that turns an attractive burgundy red in fall. They are resistant to the Ash blight. It will lose its leaves in winter but bounces right back in mid-spring. They […]
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Wichita Blue Juniper
Wichita Blue Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum). An evergreen conifer that does very well around the Southwest. It is drought-tolerant and requires very little maintenance. It does not produce berries or cones which means very little maintenance or pruning.
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Fast growing vines for fences
Fast growing vines for fences are a terrific way to landscape your home. They are low maintenance and look great along with a wall or fence. If you’ve got a chain-link fence, brick, or rock fence, then growing a vine over it can be a quick and aesthetically pleasing solution. However, there are many types […]
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