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. They like humidity and consistent watering; fertilizing and occasional misting is […]
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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 have 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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Red Tip Photinia
Red Tip Photinia (P. fraseri) – As the name suggests the tips of this plant are red almost year-round. It is an excellent evergreen hedge plant that is dense and grows quickly. It can be planted any time of the year. Great for blocking the neighbor’s view or as a privacy windbreak plant. If left […]
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Marguerite Daisy Plants – Easy Perennial/Annual Flower
Marguerite Daisy Plants (Argyranthemums frutescens) is a great flowering plant for the Southwest region. It can tolerate poor soils and will bloom from early spring until late fall. It will surprise you with its fragrance. You can plant them in containers by themselves or mix them in with other colorful plants. Place these daisies in […]
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Air Plants Care Guide
Air Plants Care Guide (tillandsia). These plants are small spiky plants. They are considered a novelty type of plant great for indoor decor in a pot or just hanging them in the “Air”. In other words, there is no soil, nada, it just sits wherever you place it. Tillandsia plants are captivating green wonders, and […]
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Fall Colors in the Southwest
Fall Colors in the Southwest USA. I know it doesn’t seem like it with the high temps and humidity, but it is a wonderful time of the year. One may envision single leaves zig-zagging down in various shades of yellows, oranges, reds, and all other hues in between. Of course, we may be thinking of […]
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Bacopa Plants – Colorful filler plants
Bacopa Plants (Sutera cordata). Also called the water hyssop plant because it resembles the hyssop plant. These plants are annuals in the lower elevations of the Southwest they will not come back the following year. It is a trailing plant perfect for hanging baskets or plants to fill with other annuals or perennials. It is […]
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The Delphinium plant – For spring color
The Delphinium plant is also called the Larkspur and Buttercup plant. According to wikipedia this plant has over 300 species and is toxic to livestock and people. They come in numerous colors from bright blue to light pink and they will bloom in early spring and are used for heights in most gardens. Most flower […]
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Fruit Fig Trees
Fig Trees for your backyard landscape. Fruit Fig Trees. Did you know fruiting figs in the right conditions can live up to 200 years? The fig fruit will typically ripen from August to late October depending on the cultivar and climate. Most trees come in 5 Ga. containers. They are deciduous and do give […]
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How to Care for Chrysanthemums
How to Care for Chrysanthemums, commonly known as Mums, is essential to enjoying their vibrant colors and beautiful blooms, especially as they dominate the fall landscape. Many enthusiasts refer to these plants simply as Mums due to their friendly and approachable nature. When do Chrysanthemums Bloom? They flourish and bloom during the autumn months, filling […]
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