Outdoor Plants
Outdoor plants for the American Southwest.
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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. These plants are annuals in the lower elevations of the Southwest they will not come back the following year. It is a trailing plant perfect for hanging baskets or plants to fill with other annuals or perennials. It is […]
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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. They come in numerous colors from bright blue to light pink and they will bloom in early spring and are used for heights in most gardens. Most flower […]
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Fruit Fig Trees
Fig Trees for your backyard landscape. Fruit Fig Trees. Did you know fruiting figs in the right conditions can live up to 200 years? The fig fruit will typically ripen from August to late October depending on the cultivar and climate. Most trees come in 5 Ga. containers. They are deciduous and do give […]
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How to Care for Chrysanthemums
How to Care for Chrysanthemums, commonly known as Mums, is essential to enjoying their vibrant colors and beautiful blooms, especially as they dominate the fall landscape. Many enthusiasts refer to these plants simply as Mums due to their friendly and approachable nature. When do Chrysanthemums Bloom? They flourish and bloom during the autumn months, filling […]
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Texas Sage Bushes
Texas sage bushes are adapted to the Southwest heat. All are drought tolerant and hardy for Xeriscape landscapes or rock gardens. Texas sage varieties are normally insect and disease-tolerant. They are not sage bushes at all their real name is Leucophyllum plants! They will bloom in mid to late summer, especially after heavy rains. Also, […]
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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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Landscaping with Canna lilies
Landscaping with Canna lilies (Cannaceae). If you are looking for a tropical look in your garden then cannas are the plants to have they thrive in the summer heat and will produce flowers over and over again. We also have Canna lily images on this post to help you decide if these plants are right […]
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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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Lily turf plants for landscape
Lily turf plants for landscape (Liriope muscari) also called Liriope, monkey grass, border grass, and lilyturf. They are considered evergreen perennial grass used for borders in and around lawns and other types of landscapes. They will eventually grow to about 2 ft. wide and 1.5 ft. tall producing a spikey purple-like bloom from mid-summer until […]
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5 Expert Gardening Tips
5 Expert Gardening Tips That Will Save Money As Well As Time 5 Expert Gardening Tips. Gardening is a great and healthy hobby, and if it is done right, it can also save you a lot of money. Many people complain that gardens require a lot of maintenance and they take up a lot of […]
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