Annuals
Annual Plants for the Southwest
Ageratum Plant – Long lasting colorful plant
Ageratum Plant – Also known as whiteweed and floss flower. It is a big family of plants that has over 60 species. They are considered annual plants in regions where there are consistent freezes. It is a good plant to use in containers surrounded by other taller plants. You can also place it in your […]
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Wave Petunias for Color: plants for summer color
Wave Petunias for Color. One of the best types of petunias that will thrive and bloom from mid-spring until late fall in the desert Southwest is the wave Petunias. What makes these Petunias so special? Well, for one they will spread quickly and bloom throughout the summer months. You can plant them in the ground, […]
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Soil amendments for gardening
Soil amendments for gardening – Does gardening require soil amendments? Yes, it does. The soil in the Southwest is poor. We recommend Back to Earth Compost for planting trees, shrubs, and other larger outdoor-type plants. We recommend using it at about a half-and-half ratio. Half native soil and the other Back to Earth compost or […]
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Celosia Plant Care
Good looking colorful plant for spring color. Celosia plants in your garden.
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Rose Bush Problems
Rose Bush Problems. Roses are beautiful spring-blooming plants and they come in many colors and varieties. Hundreds of hybrids are being made every year. Here are a few common-sense solutions to problems with roses. Follow Label Instructions on Insecticides Be sure to follow all label instructions and local state regulations regarding insecticides. Rosebush’s problems can […]
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Million Bells Plants
Million Bells Plants (Solanaceae family) Calibrachoa also called mini-petunias. These plants will do great in containers or in hanging baskets. They are considered an annual plant which means they will not winter over. They will bloom from spring through late fall, not so much during the mid-summer heat in the Southwest. Where to plant Million […]
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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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Colorful petunia plants
Colorful petunia plants – Petunias are plants that have a wide range of color. They are good in garden boxes, hanging baskets, decorative pots or just planted in the ground. The colors and varieties are amazing. They are considered annuals and do not like freezing temperatures. Petunias come in Grandiflora, Multiflora, Milliflora, and the Wave […]
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Choosing the Best Flowers for Your Window Boxes
Choosing the best flowers for your window boxes. Window boxes can be a beautiful addition to any home. They work well inside or outside and can be extremely easy to maintain year-round. The key to creating attractive window boxes is flower selection. Choosing the best flowers for flower window boxes can be a fun exercise for […]
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