Outdoor Plants
Outdoor plants for the American Southwest.
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Firecracker Plant Care and planting
They need lots of water during the first 2-3 years after initial planting however, it’s really a good plant for the Southwest region as it only needs moderate watering after the third year of growth. You should fertilize with a good all-purpose fertilizer during the early spring seasons
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The Bottlebrush Plant – Great Colorful Spring Brush
The Bottlebrush Plant (Callistemon spp.) This a versatile plant that will produce dark red bottle brush-like blooms during the spring and into early summer. It is a drought-tolerant plant once it becomes established usually after its third season in the ground. In colder regions, it will lose its foliage but will bounce back nicely once […]
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Types of Succulent Pictures
Types of Succulent Pictures. We have a ton of succulent images for those who want to know the names of the most common succulent plants. Succulents are a big family and what we have here is what most people purchase at local nurseries and greenhouse retail stores. These plants retain water making them water-tolerant. For […]
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How to grow larger fruit
Fruit trees are easy to grow in the southwest but often the fruit we yield is much smaller than what you see in the grocery store! If you grow fruit trees and would like to know “How to grow larger fruit” then this article is for you. How to grow larger fruit in your […]
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How to care for Geraniums
How to care for Geraniums. Geraniums are great plants to use in the ground, pots, or hanging containers. They do well in and around the Southwest, however, there are some things to consider before using them in your garden. Geraniums love the full sun during the spring and fall seasons but not the full hot […]
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Gerbera Daisies in Pots
Gerbera Daisies in Pots will do well outdoors or indoors. But first what are Gerbera Daisies? It is a tender perennial in cool climates and an annual in the Southwest hot regions. It is a colorful plant that blooms bright orange, yellow, red, and pink flowers. They love to be planted in pots but will […]
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The Texas Mountain Laurel Tree
They grow up to 15-maybe 20 ft. tall and about 15 ft. wide. It loves full sun and thrives in and around the southwest. It is a moderate water tree once it becomes established. Typically, after the third year of planting. The pods, flowers, stems, and bark are highly toxic.
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Desert Evergreen Shrubs
The Desert Southwest does not need to be all cactus. Here is a list of plants That will stay evergreen year round.
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Desert Plants Names and Pictures
Desert Plant Names with Pictures and Descriptions. Desert Landscape Design or Xeriscape.
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Choose the Right Plants For Your Climate Zone
How to Choose the Right Plants For Your Climate Zone Global warming has taken its toll on our climate, giving us shorter winters and longer, hotter summers. While the warmer weather can sound like a dream fulfilled for some, the effects of global climate change are not all pleasant and they could have adverse effects […]
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