Guzman’s Greenhouse Posts
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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Ajuga Reptans Plants
What are Ajuga Reptans plants? They go by other names mainly Bugleweed, Carpet Bugle, Carpet weed, and ground pine. These plants are low-growing, easy-to-maintain plants and are used for ground cover in gardens, landscapes, or containers. They are mostly used and grown for their attractive foliage colors. Most gardeners use them in pots for filler […]
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Bald Cypress Trees
Bald Cypress Trees (Taxodium distichum). The Bald Cypress tree is a swamp-type tree and loves water. However, you can make this tree work in the southwest. How? Easy, provide it will plenty of water during the hot summer months especially during the first 4-5 years after initial planting. It is a slow-growing tree but will […]
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The Ponytail Palm Plant
What is The Ponytail Palm Plant? (Beaucarnea recurvata) Is it really a palm plant? It is native to Eastern Mexico and they will get large and live past 300 years if cared for correctly, This plant is not in the palm tree species but it does look like a miniature palm tree. Actually, it is […]
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New Mexico Privet
The New Mexico Privet (Forestiera Pubescens) is a good looking multi-trunk shrub and it can also be used as a small ornamental tree. It is easy to grow in and around the Southwest area especially in New Mexico thus its name. It’s a deciduous tree, meaning it will shed all its leaves during the colder […]
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The Secret to Killing Grubs
First, we must know where these ugly-looking worms come from. They come from the larvae of the Japanese beetle. They were introduced into the U.S. from of course Japan sometime in 1916 now almost all lawns throughout the USA have them. A few here and there are no big problem but an infestation of them and your lawn will start to look bad. These larvae will also feed on the roots of other plants like roses, and small-type trees and shrubs.
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How to eliminate gnats from your houseplants
How to eliminate gnats from your houseplants. Fungus gnats are a big problem for most people who want indoor plants. In order to eliminate them, we must first find out where they come from. Where do fungus gnats come from? Fungus gnats come from moist soil, leaky drain pipes, overripe fruit, and especially around plants […]
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Gaura Plant Care
Gaura Plant Care for Southwest Landscaping The Gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri, formerly Gaura lindheimeri) is one of the best long-blooming perennials for Southwest landscapes. Its tall, airy flower spikes sway gracefully in the breeze, giving the impression of hundreds of delicate butterflies dancing above the foliage. Gaura produces an abundance of blooms from late spring through […]
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Creating an Allergy-Free Garden for the Home
Creating an Allergy-Free Garden for the Home. Did you know American gardeners spend an astounding $48.7 billion on lawn and gardens, according to the annual National Gardening Survey? Gardening techniques and technology have advanced to the point where it is something that is possible both within an indoor and outdoor setting. What stops a lot […]
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