Carolina Laurel Tree
The Carolina Laurel Tree in the Southwest( ‘Bright ‘N Tight’ Carolina Cherry Laurel ) is an excellent tree for the patio or small backyard. They look great in the Southwest provided they are given lots of water during the first 3-4 years after initial planting. They are considered a water-loving tree around the Southwest and rightly […]
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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. Gauras (lindheimeri) are great perennial spiky plants that seem to bloom forever from about late spring until early fall. They are considered herbaceous perennial and depending on the variety they will grow from 2 ft. and up to 4 ft. tall and wide. What Are Gaura Plants? Gaura plants, […]
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Creating an Allergy-Free Garden for the Home
Creating an Allergy-Free Garden for the Home. Did you know American gardeners spend an astounding $48.7 Billion on lawn and gardens according to the annual National Gardening Survey? Gardening techniques and technology has advanced to the point where it is something that is possible both within an indoor and outdoor setting. What stops a lot […]
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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 […]
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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 non-existent. Except, for some, and here in this article is a list […]
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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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