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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 what are Gerbera Daisies? It is a tender perennial in cool climates and an annual in the Southwest hot regions. It is a colorful plant that blooms bright orange, yellow, red, and pink flowers.  They love to be planted in pots but will […]

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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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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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Best pots for indoor plants

Best pots for indoor plants

Best pots for indoor plants.  Indoor pottery will come in a wide range of colors, materials, and sizes. Choosing the Best Pots for Indoor Plants Terra-Cotta Clay Pots These types of pots are unglazed and are made of clay.   They are fired up at temperatures of more than 1500 F.  They are porous which means […]

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Redbud trees

The Redbud Trees

Redbud Trees are small to medium-sized deciduous (leaves will drop winter) trees that bloom in early spring.  The majority of them grow about 15-30 ft. tall which makes them a great candidate for a small backyard or patio.  They produce small finger-like deep dark lavender blooms that will eventually turn into a heart-shaped leaf.

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How to Grow Star Jasmine Vine

How to Grow Star Jasmine Vine (Trachelospermum jasminoides).  This vine will do well in the southwest providing you follow some of the recommendations outlined in this article. It is an exceptionally fast-growing evergreen vine that will do well in partial shade.  It does not mind the hot southwest weather but it will do better in […]

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Poplar Trees Landscapine

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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