Paul Guzie

Hesperaloe Funifera

Growing Hesperaloe Funifera

Growing Hesperaloe Funifera, commonly known as the Red Yucca, is called the “Little Giant Yucca”.  It has a rich history deeply entrenched in the rugged terrains of North America. This plant’s migration begins in the heart of the Chihuahuan Desert, sprawling across northeastern Mexico and extending its reach into southern Texas. It will do well […]

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How to keep Garden Pests out

How to keep garden pests out

How to keep garden pests out.  Living in the desert Southwest I see plenty of garden pests not just insects but larger pests like deer, rabbits, gophers, coyotes, and yes mountain lions. It’s awesome to observe these creatures in their natural habitat but when they start to chomp away at your vegetables or ornamentals well,  […]

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Chinese Pistache Tree

Reasons you should plant a tree

Reasons you should plant a tree. There are numerous benefits await those who decide to plant trees. Adding greenery to your garden enhances the ecosystem. Trees purify air and water while offering cooling shade. They also absorb airborne pollutants, minimize noise, and boost local property values, making your neighborhood more appealing and livable. Planting a […]

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concrete benches for outdoors

Concrete Benches for Outdoors

Concrete benches for outdoors. Guzman’s Garden Centers offer a fantastic selection of concrete benches and bird baths that can enhance your outdoor landscape beautifully. Concrete benches are incredibly durable, meaning they can handle both extreme cold and intense heat without any issues. They not only look great but also add a unique ambiance to your […]

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Desert Front Yard Landscaping Ideas

Desert Front Yard Landscaping Ideas

Desert Front yard landscaping ideas. If you live in the desert Southwest, you can do a lot to dress up your front yard or re-landscape it. As we all know the summer heat is brutal on non-native plants. This post focuses on low-water plants and trees that are colorful like Lavender, Verbena, Lantana, and outdoor […]

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Grow Your Own Chile Peppers

Grow Your Own Chile Peppers

Grow your Own Chile Peppers.  If you are planting via seeds the best time to sow Chile seeds is in Late January or February providing you are planting them in a greenhouse or indoors.  The temperatures greenhouse/indoors should be between 60 to 70° F during the night, and up to 80° during the day time. […]

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Prickly Pear Cactus Care

Prickly Pear Cactus Care

Prickly Pear Cactus Care.  Optunia is commonly called Prickly Pear Cactus.  It is easy to care for and all cacti require little water and thrive in dry hot conditions.  But, what we have here is some cacti care information to help your cactus garden or xeriscape design look its best.  As most folks know cactuses […]

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Parry's Penstemon

Penstemon parryi Care Watering

Penstemon parryi care and watering.  Also, called Parry’s Penstemon, and Beardtongue. It is considered a wildflower and is native to the Sonoran desert and the Southern part of Arizona and New Mexico. My first encounter with Penstemon parryi was its bright pink flowers and the large curly leaves.  I thought “Is this a wildflower”?  It […]

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Crown of thorn plants

The Crown of Thorn Plants

The Crown of Thorn Plants for indoor decoration, (Euphorbia milii). A slow-growing succulent that is low maintenance and easy to care for.  The Crown of Thorns plant produces red and pink flowers that will last long and bloom almost any time of the year.  However, spring is when they normally burst with flowers. The thorns […]

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African Milk Tree

Propagating African Milk Plant

Propagating African Milk plant, scientifically known as Euphorbia trigona, is a captivating succulent with distinctive angular branches resembling a cactus. If you’re interested in expanding your collection of these unique plants, propagating African Milk Trees can be a rewarding endeavor. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll provide you with a step-by-step process for successfully propagating Euphorbia […]

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