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Chilean Mesquite Tree

Chilean Mesquite Tree

The Chilean Mesquite tree also called a thornless Mesquite tree (Prosopis chilensis) does very well in the southwestern United States. It will grow to about 40 ft. tall and 40ft wide. It is a thornless mesquite tree and provides lots of good shade during the hot summer months.  A very majestic-looking tree for home landscaping. […]

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How to build a small pond in your backyard

How to build a small pond in your backyard. In this article, I will show you how to build a small pond by your self and where to find the right tools and products you need to accomplish your pond building project.  A little help from family and friends would be nice but not required. […]

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Cholla Cactus Flower

Southwest landscaping plants

Who says we can’t have “Colorful shrubs and plants in the Southwest”?  Here is a list of “Easy care southwest landscaping plants”. The Beautiful Cholla Cactus (Opuntia genus) – You plant this cactus and forget about it.  It blooms in mid-spring lasting till early summer.   They come in bright pink shown below and a […]

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The Carolina Jessamine Vine

The Carolina Jessamine Vine is a stunning and eye-catching sight, with its beautiful and highly fragrant yellow flowers. This vine is well-behaved and gracefully climbs on trellises, arbors, and fences, without overwhelming nearby trees and shrubs—a good vine for winter color It is not a true Jasmine but still in the Gelsemium sempervirens family. The […]

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Easy gazebo plans

Easy gazebo plans

Easy Gazebo Plans.  Gazebos are great for the backyard, especially during the spring, summer, and fall seasons.  You can host parties, graduations, weddings, or outdoor cookouts for the family. So… how can someone build a Gazebo without spending a ton of money? You can find plenty of gazebo plans available for free in public libraries […]

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Grow Christmas Cactus

Grow Christmas Cactus

How to Grow Christmas Cactus (cacti Schlumbergera).  This plant is grown for its colorful blooms from white, bright pink, and deep dark red blooms and because the blooming season is right around Christmas time, thus its name.  It will also bloom again in mid-spring… it’s then called a spring cactus. The Christmas cactus is in the succulent […]

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Croton Plants

Croton Plants indoor decoration

Croton Plants indoor decoration.  They are in the Codiaeum variegatum family and are grown for their foliage color. The most important thing about Croton plants is that they do not like to be moved around.  I can’t count the number of times I placed one in the kitchen and then moved it to the living […]

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Composting Mistakes

Composting Mistakes

Composting Mistakes.  Composting is a wonderful way to recycle plant waste and amend the soil in any sized garden. One of the most fascinating things about compost piles is that they are essentially living systems that require proper maintenance. For a better composting experience, here are five of the biggest composting mistakes to avoid. Five […]

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5 Kinds of Plants for Your Landscape Business

5 Kinds of Plants Your Landscape Business

5 Kinds of Plants for Your Landscape Business.  If you have a passion for lawn care and landscaping, you’re probably in the business already or are about to go into business. You’ll need a beginner guide (linked below) and you’ll need some ideas for what types of plants you will want to provide and install […]

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Arbutus Unedo Strawberry Tree

Arbutus Unedo Strawberry Tree

Arbutus Unedo Strawberry Tree or Bush. Also called the Dwarf Strawberry bush.  For something different in the garden you might want to try planting this great evergreen tree/shrub.  It produces edible strawberry-like fruit and showy white flowers that bloom at the same time.  The blooming season is late fall and into late winter. Dwarf Strawberry […]

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