List Shade Loving Plants
List Shade Loving Plants. Often times when I observe my landscape area I see shady spots and wonder what type of plant will do well in that area? You too have probably had those thoughts? So without further ado here are is a list of plants that like shade. Hostas Hostas are grown for their […]
Growing Grape Vines at Home
Growing Grape Vines at Home. A list of Grape Vines you can grow in your backyard. Grape vines tolerate poor soils but will do better with good loamy well-drained soils. Caliche or hard types soils are not ideal for the growing of grape vines. Most varieties of grape vines will grow almost anywhere in the U.S. […]
Difference Between Bird of Paradise Plants
Recently many folks have been asking our staff and myself what the difference Between Bird of Paradise Plants are? Red Bird of Paradise Yellow Bird of Paradise Mexican Bird of Paradise Bird of Paradise So…without further ado here are those differences. Red Bird of Paradise – Botanical name: Caesalpinia pulcherrima: The Red Bird of paradise […]
Pyracantha Varieties
Pyracantha varieties. The pyracantha plant is it a vine or a shrub? It’s actually both as you can train it into a large shrub or train it to grow along the side of a fence or wall. It is a standalone vine or a vine that does not need support. It will generate a ton […]
Best Air Purifier Plants
Best Air Purifier Plants. Indoor pollution is a big problem in the U.S. there are environmental hazards everywhere from hydrocarbons to polyurethane. These chemicals are found in homes, offices, automobiles and in the earth’s atmosphere! There are also glues, paints, varnishes and many more harmful toxins; too many for me to list here. Plants to help […]
Patio Tree Roses
Patio Tree Roses. Tree roses are great for outdoor decoration. They work great on a courtyard, patio or at the front entrance with a decorative container. Our tree roses come from WeeksRoses.com. We will usually stock these roses during spring, summer and fall seasons. Call our stores at 575 521-0496 or 575 523-1530 and ask […]
Butterfly Bush
Butterfly Bush – Buddleia davidii Butterfly Bush. They like full sun or partial shade and lots of water for the first 2 years or so and is a perennial in the southwest. These beautiful plants will grow in almost any soil and they provide a strong lilac fragrance. The blooms have long spike-like blooms that last 3-4 […]
Coleus Plants in Garden
Coleus Plants in Garden. Coleus (Solenostemon spp.) is grown mainly for foliage color. They provide great filler for pots during the growing season. They come in numerous colors and are easy to propagate just snip off a leaf put it in good potting soil water and it will take. These plants are tropical and their […]
How to Grow Star Jasmine Vine
How to Grow Star Jasmine Vine (Trachelospermum jasminoides). This vine will do well in the southwest providing you follow some of the recommendations outlined in this article. It is an exceptionally fast growing evergreen vine that will do well in partial shade. It does not mind the hot southwest weather but it will do better […]
Hyssop Flower
A Perennial for Southwestern landscapes. The Hyssop Flower (Agastache Cana) – This great little plant will grow to about 15″ tall and about 18″ wide. It is a prolific bloomer from about late summer to late fall in and around the southwest. This variety is a showy lavender rose-colored flower. It is an easy plant […]