Poplar trees landscaping
Poplar trees for landscaping. Their botanical name is (Populus) or Cottonwood. They are fast-growing trees and require lots of water. They are in the Salicaceae or willow family and depending on how much water they receive they can grow up to 1-2 ft. per year. The bark on young Poplar trees is smooth, white to greenish […]
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The Japanese Barberry Bush
The Japanese Barberry Bush (Berberis thunbergii) is a great little colorful plant that fits into almost any type of landscape design. Most Barberry plants will thrive in USDA Zones 4-9. Care of Barberry Bush A nice shiny burgundy almost red plant that works well in a rocky Xeriscape area or a more Asian or formal type of […]
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Growing Grape Vines at Home
Grapes love the American Southwest but there are some things to know before starting your own Grape Vines. Most grapevines tolerate poor soil but will do better with good loamy well-drained soils.
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Chilean Mesquite Tree
The Chilean Mesquite tree also called a thornless Mesquite tree (Prosopis chilensis) does very well in the southwestern United States. It will grow to about 40 ft. tall and 40ft wide. It is a thornless mesquite tree and provides lots of good shade during the hot summer months. A very majestic-looking tree for home landscaping. […]
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The Podocarpus Hedge
The Podocarpus Hedge Plant (Podocarpus macrophyllus) is also called the African Fern Pine, Chinese Yew, and shrubby Yew. It is a great-looking upright evergreen plant that can be used as a patio tree or hedge. It does well in larger containers for that formal topiary look. It is grown and used for privacy screens, topiary […]
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How to build a small pond in your backyard
How to build a small pond in your backyard. In this article, I will show you how to build a small pond by your self and where to find the right tools and products you need to accomplish your pond building project. A little help from family and friends would be nice but not required. […]
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Plant Root Stimulator
What is “plant root stimulator”? Is it a vitamin for plants? Or is it just a type of fertilizer? So how does it work? Do I need to use it? Good questions? Your plants will have difficulty growing and thriving without a good root system. What is a Plant Root Stimulator? It works by stimulating […]
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Southwest landscaping plants
Who says we can’t have “Colorful shrubs and plants in the Southwest”? Here is a list of “Easy care southwest landscaping plants”. The Beautiful Cholla Cactus (Opuntia genus) – You plant this cactus and forget about it. It blooms in mid-spring lasting till early summer. They come in bright pink shown below and a […]
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Plant a tree properly
The ideal time to plant your tree or shrub in the Southwest is in early spring or fall. However, you can plant your tree in containers any time of the year. But in mid-summer, you will have to apply more water than what is required during the spring seasons. The only problem with planting in mid-winter is battling the cold weather and the hard ground!
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The Carolina Jessamine Vine
The Carolina Jessamine Vine is a stunning and eye-catching sight, with its beautiful and highly fragrant yellow flowers. This vine is well-behaved and gracefully climbs on trellises, arbors, and fences, without overwhelming nearby trees and shrubs—a good vine for winter color It is not a true Jasmine but still in the Gelsemium sempervirens family. The […]
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