Outdoor Plants
Outdoor plants for the American Southwest.
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What are the Most Common Aloe Vera Plant Problems and How to Fix Them?
Most Common Aloe Vera Plant Problems. In this article, we will talk about the most common aloe vera plant problems and how to fix them. Aloe barbadensis miller, well known as aloe Vera, is a succulent with Arabian Peninsula origins and with over 500 species worldwide. Like many other garden plants, aloe vera requires special […]
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Red Yucca Plant Care (Southwest Gardens | Heat & Drought Tolerant)
How to Take Care of Red Yucca Plants in Pots: Simple Tips for the Home Gardener Red yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora) is a standout plant for Southwest landscapes, known for its slender leaves, showy flower stalks, and exceptional heat and drought tolerance. Ideal for xeriscape gardens in places like Las Cruces and El Paso, red yucca […]
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Best Way to Grow Cherry Tomatoes
The Best way to grow cherry tomatoes in the Southwest. There are numerous ways to grow these sweet, delicious tomatoes. You can grow them indoors, outdoors, in pots, and in garden beds. One main reason I love cherry tomatoes is that they are one of the easiest tomatoes to grow. They grow quickly and, depending […]
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How to care for a Cherry Tree
How to care for a Cherry Tree. Ahh… Cherry trees most fruit tree enthusiasts have a hard time growing these trees. It does require a lot of thought and planning before going to your local nursery and purchasing the tree of your choice. Cherry trees are Prunus “Cerasus” The Genus and Subgenus. How many chilling […]
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Passion Vine Care
Passion Vine Care and where to plant (Passiflora caerulea). Also called the Passion flower and the Maypop plant, why because the blooms pop in May. There are many passion vines but this one is an excellent vine to plant in your garden and will do well in and around the Southwest. It is native to […]
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10 Gardening Hacks Every Gardener Should Know
10 Gardening Hacks. If you want to set up a small garden in your home, we want you to know about these 10 amazing gardening hacks first. These hacks will make it easy for you to take care of your new garden and prevent the common problems faced by other beginners. So let’s get started. […]
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How to Grow Grass in Shade
How to Grow Grass in Shade. Shade can be a huge problem for gardeners. If you have an area that gets very little sunlight, it is difficult to grow grass in these areas. However, there are some steps you can take to get the most out of your shaded spaces. We’ve compiled 8 tips on […]
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How to grow organic Potatoes
How to grow organic potatoes. Are you thinking of growing potatoes at home during this lockdown? Thumbs up, go for it! Potatoes can be very easily grown at home with just a bit of guidance. How to grow organic Potatoes at home. How to grow organic Potatoes at Home? Yes, growing potatoes is quite simple […]
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Keeping Your Roses Healthy
Keeping your roses healthy. As most of us know roses have beautiful flowers and look gorgeous in almost any type of setting or landscape. But they are somewhat of a challenge to grow especially around the American Southwest where rain is low, and the air is dry. A little history of roses Roses were grown […]
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Changing pH in Soil – Acid or Alkaline Conditions
So what exactly is pH? Simply put, pH is a scale that measures how acidic or alkaline your soil is. The scale ranges from 0 to 14. A reading of 7 is considered neutral. Numbers below 7 indicate acidic soil, while numbers above 7 indicate alkaline soil. Many gardeners assume that neutral soil is always […]
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