Outdoor Plants

Outdoor plants for the American Southwest.

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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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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

The Bottlebrush Plant – Great Colorful Spring Brush

The Bottlebrush Plant (Callistemon spp.) This is 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 […]

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Succulents in Pots

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

Gerbera Daisies in Pots will do well outdoors or indoors.  But first, Gerbera daisies are bright, cheerful flowers with large, showy blooms. They grow as tender perennials in cooler climates, where they can survive winter if protected. In the hot and dry Southwest, gardeners treat them as annuals since the heat and soil conditions make […]

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Texas Mountain Laurel Evergreen Tree

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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