Guzman’s Greenhouse Posts
Abelia Plants Moderate Water
Abelia Plants moderate water (Abelia x grandiflora). A great plant for the Southwest, as they are evergreen and will flower throughout the summer months. They are moderate watering shrubs once they become established. The foliage will change colors as the seasons go by. In mid-winter, the leaves will turn a light burgundy color. The […]
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How to grow herbs – In Hot Climates
How to Grow Herbs How to grow herbs. Some folks have a hard time growing a large vegetable garden. Especially in hot climates. Maintaining a herb garden is much easier and you can see results in a matter of weeks. You will have the constant availability of fresh, delicious herbs to flavor your meals with. […]
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Colorful petunia plants
Colorful petunia plants – Petunias are plants that have a wide range of color. They are good in garden boxes, hanging baskets, decorative pots or just planted in the ground. The colors and varieties are amazing. They are considered annuals and do not like freezing temperatures. Petunias come in Grandiflora, Multiflora, Milliflora, and the Wave […]
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Choosing the Best Flowers for Your Window Boxes
Choosing the best flowers for your window boxes. Window boxes can be a beautiful addition to any home. They work well inside or outside and can be extremely easy to maintain year-round. The key to creating attractive window boxes is flower selection. Choosing the best flowers for flower window boxes can be a fun exercise for […]
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List Shade Loving Plants
List Shade Loving Plants. Often when I observe my landscape area I see shady spots and wonder what type of plant will do well in that area. You too have probably had those same thoughts. So without further ado here is a list of plants that like shade. Hostas all Varieties Hostas are grown for […]
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Coleus Plants in the Garden
Coleus Plants in the Garden. Coleus (Solenostemon spp.) is grown mainly for foliage color. They provide great filler for pots during the growing season. They come in numerous colors and are easy to propagate. Just snip off a leaf and put it in good potting soil water and it will take. These plants are tropical, […]
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Types of Hyssop Flower
Types of Hyssop Flowers (agastache spp) Types of Hyssop Flower (Agastache Cana) – This great little plant will grow to about 15″ tall and about 18″ wide. It is a prolific bloomer from about late summer to late fall in and around the southwest. This variety is a showy lavender rose-colored flower. It is an […]
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Gardening Tips in Cold Weather
Gardening tips in cold weather. Winters are short around the Southwest. Many folks won’t shut off the A/C unit until mid-November. Winter can be a hard time for gardens and gardeners but here are a few winter gardening tips that will help your plants and your garden landscape survive the cold winter months. Here are my “Gardening […]
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The Mesquite Tree
In its natural habitat, it is a desert bush that needs little water and tolerates poor soils. It will lose its leaves in winter (deciduous) but will always bounce back right after the last freeze.
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How to grow Plumbago Plants
How to grow Plumbago Plants. Below is the Royal Cape Plumbago (Plumbagoo auriculatla ‘Monott’) In the Southwest this plant will bloom from early spring to mid-fall. A very hardy plant with a bright showy blue flower. This is a perfect plant that can be used for contrasting color to other plants that give out red, […]
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