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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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Marguerite Daisy Plants – Easy Perennial/Annual Flower

Marguerite Daisy Plants (Argyranthemums frutescens) is a great flowering plant for the Southwest region. It can tolerate poor soils and will bloom from early spring until late fall.  It will surprise you with its fragrance.  You can plant them in containers by themselves or mix them in with other colorful plants.  Place these daisies in […]

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Air Plants Care Guide

Air Plants Care Guide (tillandsia).  These plants are small, spiky plants. They are considered a novelty type of plant, great for indoor decor in a pot or just hanging them in the Air”.  In other words, there is no soil, nada, it just sits wherever you place it. Tillandsia plants are captivating green wonders and […]

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Best Trees for Fall Color in the Southwest

Best Trees for Fall Color in the Southwest Fall color is usually associated with forests in New England or mountain communities where cooler temperatures arrive early. However, homeowners in New Mexico, Arizona, West Texas, and other parts of the desert Southwest can also enjoy beautiful autumn foliage. You may not see the vast forests of […]

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Bacopa Plants – Colorful filler Plants

Bacopa Plants (Sutera cordata).  Also called the water hyssop plant because it resembles the hyssop plant. Bacopa plants, scientifically known as Sutera cordata, are a versatile and popular choice for gardeners, thanks to their vibrant blooms and trailing growth. Often called water hyssop due to its resemblance to the hyssop plant, Bacopa thrives in various […]

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The Delphinium plant – For spring color

The Delphinium plant is also called the Larkspur and Buttercup plant.  According to wikipedia this plant has over 300 species and is toxic to livestock and people.  But the color and long-lasting flowers are eye-catching. They come in numerous colors from bright blue to light pink and they will bloom in early spring and are […]

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How to Care for Chrysanthemums

How to Care for Chrysanthemums: Chrysanthemums, usually called mums, are an easy way to add fall color to a porch, patio, or flower bed. Their yellow, orange, purple, red, and white flowers look right at home as the seasons change. But here in Las Cruces, fall does not always arrive with cool weather. A flowering […]

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Black Eyed Susan plant – Backyard landscaping

Black Eyed Susan plant(Rudbeckia hirta) for backyard landscaping.  Also called yellow daisies and brown Betty plants.  These are great plants for the summer season as they will bloom all summer.  They will normally come back year after year, yes, they are considered a perennial. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds are attracted to the yellow flower with […]

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Evergreen shrubs and trees for the Southwest

Shrubs that stay green all year. Evergreen shrubs and trees for the Southwest.  Evergreen shrubs and trees that thrive in the Southwest include options like Texas sage, juniper, and live oak. These plants are well-suited to handle the region’s intense sun, heat, and dry conditions. Many also provide year-round greenery, making them a popular choice […]

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Lilyturf Plants for the Southwest

Lily turf plants for landscape

What Is Lily Turf? Lily turf (Liriope muscari) is a tough, dependable evergreen perennial that is widely used as a ground cover and border plant throughout the Southwest and many other parts of the United States. Although it resembles an ornamental grass, it is actually a flowering perennial and not a true grass. You may […]

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