Guzman’s Greenhouse Posts
How to keep garden pests out
How to keep garden pests out. Living in the desert Southwest I see plenty of garden pests not just insects but larger pests like deer, rabbits, gophers, coyotes, and yes mountain lions. It’s awesome to observe these creatures in their natural habitat but when they start to chomp away at your vegetables or ornamentals well, […]
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How to Choose the Right Pots for Cacti
How to Choose the Right Pots for Cacti. Different types of succulents are most often grown in pots made of baked clay or plastic. Expensive ceramic pots look beautiful and traditionally remain in demand, although they are not without drawbacks. They have the following characteristics: Porosity. The surface of clay products “breathes”, quickly absorbs and evaporates […]
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Reasons you should plant a tree
Reasons you should plant a tree. There are numerous benefits await those who decide to plant trees. Adding greenery to your garden enhances the ecosystem. Trees purify air and water while offering cooling shade. They also absorb airborne pollutants, minimize noise, and boost local property values, making your neighborhood more appealing and livable. Planting a […]
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How to Care for Penstemon Varieties
Popular types and varieties How to Care for Penstemon Varieties. There are about 270 species of plants from the genus Penstemon in the world. They all differ in the color scheme of flowers and leaves, as well as the height of the bush, the number of shoots, and the green mass. The flowering period and […]
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Concrete Benches for Outdoors
Concrete benches for outdoors. At Guzman’s Garden Centers offer a fantastic selection of concrete benches and bird baths that can enhance your outdoor landscape beautifully. Concrete benches are incredibly durable, meaning they can handle both extreme cold and intense heat without any issues. They not only look great but also add a unique ambiance to […]
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Desert Front Yard Landscaping Ideas
Desert Front yard landscaping ideas. If you live in the desert Southwest, you can do a lot to dress up your front yard or re-landscape it. As we all know the summer heat is brutal on non-native plants. This post focuses on low-water plants and trees that are colorful like Lavender, Verbena, Lantana, and outdoor […]
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Grow Your Own Chile Peppers
Grow your Own Chile Peppers. If you are planting via seeds the best time to sow Chile seeds is in Late January or February providing you are planting them in a greenhouse or indoors. The temperatures greenhouse/indoors should be between 60 to 70° F during the night, and up to 80° during the day time. […]
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Prickly Pear Cactus Care
Prickly Pear Cactus Care. Optunia is commonly called Prickly Pear Cactus. It is easy to care for and all cacti require little water and thrive in dry hot conditions. But we have here some cacti care information to help your cactus garden or xeriscape design look its best. As most folks know cactuses are low-maintenance […]
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Penstemon parryi Care Watering
Penstemon parryi care and watering. Also, called Parry’s Penstemon, and Beardtongue. It is considered a wildflower and is native to the Sonoran desert and the Southern part of Arizona and New Mexico. My first encounter with Penstemon parryi was its bright pink flowers and the large curly leaves. I thought “Is this a wildflower”? It […]
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The Crown of Thorn Plants
The Crown of Thorn Plants for indoor decoration, (Euphorbia milii). A slow-growing succulent that is low maintenance and easy to care for. The Crown of Thorns plant produces red and pink flowers that will last long and bloom almost any time of the year. However, spring is when they normally burst with flowers. The thorns […]
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