Succulents in Pots

Types of Succulent Pictures

Types of Succulent Pictures.  We have a ton of succulent images for those who want to know the names of the most common succulent plants. Succulents are a big family and what we have here is what most people purchase at local nurseries and greenhouse retail stores. These plants retain water, making them water-tolerant.  For […]

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Types of Ice Plants

Types of Ice plants – Spring Desert Color

Types of Ice Plants – Scientific name –  Delosperma. In the Southwest Ice plants thrive in heat and poor soil.  These plants are succulents and are drought tolerant making them a perfect choice for Xeriscape or rock gardens.  It is an excellent groundcover for those looking to cover a large landscape.  The flower attracts bees […]

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How to grow larger fruit

  Fruit trees are easy to grow in the southwest, but often the fruit we yield is much smaller than what you see in the grocery store! If you grow fruit trees and would like to know “How to grow larger fruit,” then this article is for you. How to grow larger fruit in your […]

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Water Plants Small Ponds

Water Plants Small Ponds.   Most water plants are not susceptible to insects and or diseases.  Placing KOI, Goldfish, and Carp will help keep most insects away.  Fish poop will also help provide fertilizer for your pond plants. You can get these fish at your local pet store. Water Gardens for Beginners Here is a list […]

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How to care for geraniums

How to care for Geraniums

How to care for Geraniums.  Geraniums are great plants to use in the ground, pots, or hanging containers.  They do well in and around the Southwest; however, there are some things to consider before using them in your garden. Geraniums love the full sun during the spring and fall seasons, but not the full hot […]

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Gerbera Daisies in Pots

Gerbera Daisies in Pots

Gerbera Daisies in Pots will do well outdoors or indoors.  But first, Gerbera daisies are bright, cheerful flowers with large, showy blooms. They grow as tender perennials in cooler climates, where they can survive winter if protected. In the hot and dry Southwest, gardeners treat them as annuals since the heat and soil conditions make […]

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Anthurium indoor plants

Anthurium indoor plants

They like moist organic-rich soils. Anthurium plants like lower light settings they won’t do as well in front of a large window with lots of light shining through.  Place them further back in the room or where the sun does not reflect off their shiny foliage.

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Texas Mountain Laurel Evergreen Tree

The Texas Mountain Laurel Tree

They grow up to 15-maybe 20 ft. tall and about 15 ft. wide.  It loves full sun and thrives in and around the southwest.  It is a moderate water tree once it becomes established. Typically, after the third year of planting. The pods, flowers, stems, and bark are highly toxic.

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Best Hydroponic Grow Tent Review

Best Hydroponic Grow Tent Review

Best Hydroponic Grow Tent Review for indoor gardening.  Hydroponic grow tent! Growth test sweat indoors plant is very rich. Whether you want to grow vegetables or flowers, the best tent will come very easily. They are especially great for growing hydroponic plants. Hydroponic Grow Tents The Hydroponic grow tent is intended to provide the best […]

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Desert Evergreen Shrubs

The Desert Southwest does not need to be all cactus. Here is a list of plants That will stay evergreen year round.

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