Outdoor Plants
Outdoor plants for the American Southwest.
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The ideal time to plant your tree or shrub in the Southwest is in early spring or fall. However, you can plant your tree in containers any time of the year. But in mid-summer, you will have to apply more water than what is required during the spring seasons. The only problem with planting in mid-winter is battling the cold weather and the hard ground!
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The Carolina Jessamine Vine
The Carolina Jessamine Vine is a stunning and eye-catching sight, with its beautiful and highly fragrant yellow flowers. This vine is well-behaved and gracefully climbs on trellises, arbors, and fences, without overwhelming nearby trees and shrubs—a good vine for winter color It is not a true Jasmine but still in the Gelsemium sempervirens family. The […]
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5 Kinds of Plants Your Landscape Business
5 Kinds of Plants Your Landscape Business. If you have a passion for lawn care and landscaping, you’re probably in the business already or are about to go into business. You’ll need a beginner guide (linked below) and you’ll need some ideas for what types of plants you will want to provide and install on […]
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Arbutus Unedo Strawberry Tree
Arbutus Unedo Strawberry Tree or Bush. Also called the Dwarf Strawberry bush. For something different in the garden you might want to try planting this great evergreen tree/shrub. It produces edible strawberry-like fruit and showy white flowers that bloom at the same time. The blooming season is late fall and into late winter. Dwarf Strawberry […]
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Benefits of Using Gas Hedge Trimmers
Benefits of Using Gas Hedge Trimmers Keeping the hedge requires time and effort. The best gas hedge trimmer will complement your personal needs. Most gas hedge trimmers are durable and powerful machines helping you do the trimming of your hedges, fast and easy. Whether you are looking to a purchase a machine for commercial or […]
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Hollywood Juniper Tree
Hollywood Juniper Tree (Juniperus chinensis ‘Torulosa’). Is a fast-growing Juniper up to 15-20 ft. in height and about 10-15 ft. wide. A very hardy evergreen tree that will add interest to your landscape. Plant 3-4 in a row for an interesting border wall. The stems will twist and turn in all directions. Where to place […]
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Shumard Red Oak information
Shumard Red Oak information (Quercus shumardii). Most Oak trees are slow to moderate growing the Shumard Red Oak is one of the faster-growing oak trees. Turns a brilliant red-orange during the fall seasons it will drop its leaves once the winter season arrives. Where to place the Shumard Red Oak? The Shumard Red Oak is a […]
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Ginkgo Biloba tree information
Ginkgo biloba tree information. Also called the Maidenhair Tree. A great tree for ornamental or shade purposes. It is known for its unique fan-shaped leaf and brilliant golden fall color. Be sure to purchase the male strain of this tree.
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Rose Bush Problems
Rose Bush Problems. Roses are beautiful spring-blooming plants and they come in many colors and varieties. Hundreds of hybrids are being made every year. Here are a few common-sense solutions to problems with roses. Follow Label Instructions on Insecticides Be sure to follow all label instructions and local state regulations regarding insecticides. Rosebush’s problems can […]
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Turk’s Cap Plant
Turk’s Cap Plant (Malvaviscus arboreus) also called the wax plant, Texas mallow, and red mallow. This is one shrub that grows really fast and grows about 6-7 ft. tall and about 4-5 ft wide. It is a hardy shrub that can tolerate the hot southwest sun or the cold 20-18° degree cold weather. If you are […]
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