Guzman’s Greenhouse Posts
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 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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Barberry Bush Care Guide for Southwest Landscapes
Barberry Bush Care Guide for Southwest Landscapes. 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 The Barberry bush (Berberis) is a colorful, low-maintenance shrub known for its glossy burgundy to […]
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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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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 showy […]
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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. 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
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 indoor decoration
Croton Plants indoor decoration thanks to their striking, colorful leaves. Part of the Codiaeum variegatum family, these tropical plants are grown primarily for their bold foliage. Their leaves come in a variety of colors, including shades of red, orange, yellow, and green, often with unique patterns like streaks and spots. This makes them an attractive […]
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