Annuals
Annual Plants for the Southwest
Top 6 Organic Fertilizers for Flowering Plants
Top 6 Organic Fertilizers for Flowering Plants. People often ask me what the best organic fertilizers on the market today are. When you’re trying to get more blooms from your plants, organic fertilizers can work wonders. Compost is my number one go-to. You can purchase bags of compost at most local garden stores or make […]
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The Fan Flower Plant
The Scaevola Plant – Table of Contents The fan flower plant, scientifically known as Scaevola is one of those garden favorites that’s both stunning and low-maintenance. It’s also one plant that catches the eye of customers entering our garden stores. Species:aemula. Scaevola grows about 2.5 ft wide and just a little over a foot tall. […]
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How to Grow Impatiens
The Ultimate Guide to Caring for Impatiens Plants How to Grow Impatiens. If you’re looking to add vibrant color to your garden, Impatiens plants are a fantastic choice. Known for their bold blooms and lush green foliage, these plants brighten up any space. Despite their easy-going appearance, Impatiens need the right care to truly thrive. […]
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Flowering Kale for Winter Color
Flowering Kale for Winter Color When the winter chill sets in, many gardens fade into gray and brown. But what if you could add vibrant hues to your landscape even in the coldest months? Enter flowering kale, a plant that’s gaining popularity for its bright, bold appearance in winter gardens. With its colorful leaves and […]
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The Perfect Spot for Pansies
How to Pick the Perfect Pansy Location This Winter The Perfect Spot for Pansies. Winter can be tough on many plants, but pansies are in a league of their own. These colorful flowers bring vibrancy to dull winter gardens. To make sure your pansies thrive this season, choosing the right location is key. Let’s dive […]
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Sweet Potato Vine Plants
How to care for The Sweet Potato Vine. Where to place it and how it does in hot/cold weather.
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How to pick healthy plants
The best way to tell if you are picking a healthy plant is by observing the plant. Here, you can truly judge a book by its cover. If a plant has been treated correctly and has no diseases or pests, you can always tell by how nice it looks.
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Dusty Miller Plant Care: Silver Ragwort
The Dusty Miller Plant Care (Jacobaea Maritima). Also called the Silver Ragwort plant. The first time I saw this plant I thought it was a type of unwanted weed. But once I saw it grow larger and blend in with the other garden plants I quickly learned to love them. They are drought-tolerant and don’t […]
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Planting Violas
Planting Violas (Violaceae family) in the southwest is a bit challenging. These colorful plants love the sun during the spring seasons and fall. However, once the scorching summer heat arrives it’s best to place them in shade. But if you plant them in your garden beds it is important to remove weeds and other debris. […]
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Preparing your garden for fall
Preparing your garden for fall Preparing your garden for fall. Ahhh, fall! With the changing colors, the bright, sunny days, and the cool, crisp nights, autumn is the perfect time to work in the garden. After a hot summer, the still-warm soil protects the root systems of new plantings, helps divided perennials survive the cut, […]
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