Outdoor Plants

Outdoor plants for the American Southwest.

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The Italian Cypress Tree

The Italian Cypress tree

This tree is a conifer meaning evergreen foliage it will grow up to 80 ft. tall and about 3-4 ft. wide.  I’ve seen this tree in many landscaping scenes from new homes to state and city landscapes.  But oftentimes newly planted ones will die due to improper care. 

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Successful Container Gardening

Successful Container Gardening

The first thing you’ll need is good loamy potting soil.  One of the best is the Fertilome potting mix as it contains a wetting agent, perlite, and sphagnum peat moss.  It can be used for hanging baskets, container plants, or garden beds.

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The difference in palm trees

The difference between palm trees

What is the difference between palm trees?  Palm trees are in the Plantae Arecaceae family and will do great in warm and tropical areas of the U.S. They are drought-tolerant once they become established.  But, the cold hardiness varies among the thousands of types of palms.  This post will describe the most common Palm trees […]

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Southwest front yard landscape

Southwest front yard landscaping

Southwest front yard landscaping ideas.  The look of your lawn and garden may be the first and possibly the most lasting impression people have of your home and property you can red-design or spruce it up without having to fork out the big bucks. Front yard landscaping ideas Landscaping plays an essential role in enhancing […]

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The Care of Live Christmas Trees

The Care of Live Christmas Trees

The Care of Live Christmas Trees.  What exactly is a Live Christmas Tree?  Well, It is a live evergreen conifer tree that you can use to decorate for the Christmas season.  The root system is encased in a burlap sack and sometimes this balled-up sack is reinforced with chicken wire.  The majority of these trees […]

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Plants for dry hot climates

Coreopsis flowering perennial

The Coreopsis flowering perennial is a nice-looking bedding plant.  They produce daisy-like flowers that are delicate but will bloom most of the spring and again in the fall.  The Coreopsis plant will grow about 2ft. tall and are easy to grow.  It is best to provide them with good loamy well-drained soil.

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Salvia Plant Care

Salvia Plant Care

Salvia Plant Care.  Most folks call these plants Saliva’s but also referred to as Sage.  These plants are beautiful medium care types of plants that are drought tolerant after they become well established.  Herbaceous Salvias like Mexican and Chapparal sage will come back after the winter seasons. Annuals or Perennials? Other types of salvia are […]

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turpentine-bush

The Turpentine Bush

The Turpentine Bush (Ericameria laricifolia).  The plant belongs to the Asteraceae family, known for its diverse species of flowering plants. It’s native to arid regions, including New Mexico, Arizona, and parts of West Texas, where it thrives in dry, rugged conditions. This hardy bush is a common feature of desert landscapes, adapted to survive with […]

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February Gardening Tips

Winter Plants in The Southwest

Winter Plants in The Southwest.  Well, it’s official, fall has arrived here in the southwest and winter is close by.  So, the calendar says. Living here in the southwest fall may not feel like it until another few weeks. Nevertheless, we can still enjoy the cool mornings and beautiful nights for the next few months! […]

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Ageratum Plant – Long lasting colorful plant

Ageratum Plant – Also known as whiteweed and floss flower.  It is a big family of plants that has over 60 species.  They are considered annual plants in regions where there are consistent freezes.  It is a good plant to use in containers surrounded by other taller plants. You can also place it in your […]

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