How to choose the right Stihl chainsaw
How to choose the right Stihl chainsaw. Are you thinking about purchasing a new right Stihl chainsaw but aren’t quite sure which one to choose? Let me give you a few tips that will help get you pointed in the right direction chainsaws are a versatile and time-saving tool. They’re very powerful you must match […]
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Abelia Plants Moderate Water
Abelia Plants moderate water (Abelia x grandiflora). A great plant for the Southwest as they are evergreen and will flower throughout the summer months. They are moderate watering shrubs once they become established. The foliage will change colors as the seasons go by. In mid-winter, the leaves will turn a light burgundy color. The […]
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How to Create a Hanging Garden
How to Create a Hanging Garden. Making a hanging garden in your house is a fresh and innovative design idea and will definitely make your home stand out. There are many different ways of making one, and it is only a matter of what you like, what you want and what suits you and your […]
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Red Bird of Paradise Plant
The Red Bird of Paradise plant (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) is also called the Mexican red bird of paradise and the pride of Barbados. The flowers produce beautiful bright red/orange blooms and thrive in hot warm climates. The fern-like small-sized foliage resembles a Mesquite bush or a fern shrub. If you are looking for that tropical landscape […]
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Best practices watering your garden
This article is by – Matthew James If you want your garden to thrive and grow strong and healthy plants, it is important to know all the important tips and tricks. One of the most important aspects of gardening is, of course, watering. Find out about the best practices for watering your garden, and make sure […]
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How to increase flowering in plants
One question I get all the time is… ” How to increase flowering in plants ?” Especially during the hot summer season when flowering plants rarely bloom. It is a big problem when the temperatures can reach 110° Fahrenheit in the lower elevations of the Southwest. However, here are some gardening tips that will help […]
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Vinca Plant Care – Madagascar periwinkles
Vinca Plant Care. Vinca Plants (Catharanthus roseus) Is a colorful plant that can tolerate heat. Commonly known as Madagascar periwinkle. They come in bright red, white, pink, and purple and they thrive in full sun providing you water them every other day or so. Thick glossy leaves that repel insects. Do not get them confused […]
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Santolina Plant
Santolina Plant (Santolina chamaecyparissus). There are several types of Santolina and the most common one is the Gray Cotton variety. Also called the cotton lavender plant. A nice small pale yellow button-like flower. For most gardeners, it is considered a herb but many use it for ornamental purposes. For something different in your Xeriscape yard try […]
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Spanish Broom Plant
The Spanish Broom Plant will do well in Xeriscape landscaping yards or landscapes that need low-water, maintenance-free shrubs. The bright yellow blooms will last about 3-4 weeks in early summer. After that, it is a green plant. Many landscapers will trim back this plant after it is done blooming.
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Penstemon plants landscape color
Penstemon plants for landscape color. They will bloom from early spring until mid-fall with the majority of flowers showing up all spring long. They tolerate sandy soils which makes them perfect for the southwest. These plants are also called “Beardtongues“. They are deciduous and the flowers can be used as a floral arrangement. Where to […]
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