Outdoor Plants
Outdoor plants for the American Southwest.
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Hibiscus plant species
Hibiscus plant species. The hardy Hibiscus plants love the hot Southwestern sun. They also like humidity and moist soil. It is not a drought tolerant plant but with a good drip system, it will thrive and produce dinner plate size flowers from late spring until late fall. Hibiscus plants are perennials Yes, they will come […]
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Red Flowering Crape Myrtles
Red Flowering Crape Myrtles. The enduring Summer Red Crape Myrtle. The thing about this Crape Myrtle is that it seems to bloom all summer long. And if you trim off the expired blooms it will bloom until mid-fall. Drought-resistant plants once they become established usually around the third year. Red Flowering Crape Myrtles It […]
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Landscaping with Crape Myrtles
Learn how to grow and care for Crape Myrtles in and around the American Southwest.
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How to keep birds away from fruit trees
How to keep birds away from fruit trees. Before we get ahead and find the right way to keep birds away from your fruit trees it is important to note that it is illegal to kill most migratory birds. Except for pigeons, house sparrows, and European starlings. Each state has its laws and, it’s important […]
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Block neighbors view of my yard
There are numerous large shrubs and trees that will help you block your neighbor’s view. Most garden nursery stores will have these plants, but they are typically small to medium-sized plants. If you are looking for super large almost full-grown plants, you might have to call your local landscapers.
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Wave Petunias for Color: plants for summer color
Wave Petunias for Color. One of the best types of petunias that will thrive and bloom from mid-spring until late fall in the desert Southwest is the Wave Petunia. What makes these Petunias so special? Well, for one they will spread quickly and bloom throughout the summer months. You can plant them in the ground, […]
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Soil amendments for gardening
Soil amendments for gardening – Does gardening require soil amendments? Yes, it does. The soil in the Southwest is poor. We recommend Back to Earth Compost for planting trees, shrubs, and other larger outdoor-type plants. We recommend using it at about a half-and-half ratio. Half native soil and the other Back to Earth compost or […]
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Sod and Lawn tips for the Southwest
Sod and Lawn tips for the Southwest. Everyone wants a perfect looking lawn including myself. Here are my tips for making folks say “Wow look at that lawn”! Seed or Sod? Seeds are less expensive but not all the seeds will germinate, birds will peck away at the seeds and if not properly planted the […]
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Rosemary Herb Health Benefits
Rosemary Herb Health Benefits. There are several types of rosemary and all of them provide health benefits. The most common one is Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly called Rosemary. It is an aromatic herb indigenous to the Mediterranean area. What is Rosemary? Rosemary is traditionally known as the herb of remembrance and friendship. According to many gardeners […]
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Bougainvillea flowering plant
The Bougainvillea for Outdoor Decor The Bougainvillea flowering plant is a spectacular summer-flowering plant. It thrives in hot climates; this makes it perfect for the southwest regions of the U.S. What it doesn’t like is freezing temperatures. If you live in areas below 32° Fahrenheit, you can still use the Bougainvillea. Read on for some […]
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