Outdoor Plants
Outdoor plants for the American Southwest.
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Lavender Plants in The Garden
Lavender Plants in The Garden. These plants can be used as hedges or stand-alone plants. There are many types of Lavender that can be used in the garden. Lavenders will give off a strong aromatic scent. Below are some of the most common Lavenders. In places where the temperatures reach over 110° Fahrenheit during the […]
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Celosia Plant Care
Good looking colorful plant for spring color. Celosia plants in your garden.
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The Glory of Gardening Eat, Sleep, Plant
The Glory of Gardening: Eat, Sleep, Plant, Repeat More than a third of U.S. adults report insufficient sleep. In New Mexico alone 32.1% of the adult population report getting less than 7 hours sleep per night. Sleep deprivation is becoming an increasing problem in the modern world. Experts believe that the main causes of insufficient […]
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Colorful Container Garden Ideas
Easy Colorful Container Garden Ideas. Plants in a container are a little harder to maintain, and there are several reasons why this is so. However, there are advantages to having them in pots. Growing plants in containers is an exciting and rewarding way to bring nature into our homes and gardens. There are several advantages […]
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Coral Vine Plant
The Coral Vine Plant – (Antigonon leptopus) Is a fast-growing vine that does well in the southwest part of the U.S. The leaves are heart-shaped and fast-growing twigs that can easily climb fences, trellis, and arbors. No matter where you live, the Coral Vine plant draws in a lively crowd of butterflies, bees, and birds. […]
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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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