Outdoor Plants

Outdoor plants for the American Southwest.

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Gardening Safety Tips for Seniors

Gardening tips for Seniors. We often hear of seniors being encouraged to take up gardening, but how safe is it as an activity for the older generation? There’s no doubt that there are numerous benefits of gardening for people of all ages. But for older people, gardening helps maintain muscle strength, reduces depression, and encourages […]

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Easy spring gardening tips

Here are some easy spring gardening tips. Spring is the perfect time to start your gardening journey for several reasons. First and foremost, the weather is ideal for most plants to thrive. The combination of warmer temperatures and increased sunlight provides the necessary conditions for plants to grow and flourish.  Do not pull out your […]

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Water Smart Plants

Water Conservation with the right plants. Water Smart Plants. Living in the Southwest USA does require special needs when it comes to finding the right plants for your garden. I love planting stuff almost year-round, outdoors, and indoors, with vegetables, flowers, annuals, and perennials.  But in mid-summer, I struggle to keep my plants looking their […]

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To prune or not to prune

To prune or not to prune To prune or not to prune. This is the time of year (winter) when most of the pruning should be done. However, there are certain flowering trees and shrubs that should not be pruned at this time of year. The list includes wisteria, lilac, forsythia, viburnum, flowering quince, flowering […]

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End of Year Chores

End of year Garden Chores

End of year Garden Chores. Another year has gone by, they just seem to get shorter and shorter every year! It has been quite a warm winter as well. With that in mind, there are still plenty of chores to do around the yard. It is now time to rake those leaves that have taken […]

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Types of landscape design

Types of landscape design information. Landscaping your area is a big chore to some, it requires time to measure, visit the local nursery store and then start looking for the right plants. Hiring a local professional landscaper is the right thing to do, however, here are some helpful tips that could save you both time […]

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How to choose the right plants for your garden

  How to choose the right plants for your garden.  Before you go to the garden center or nursery it is best to take notes on your current landscape. Grab a pen and pad, go outside, and start taking notes on what you will need. Visit your local nursery there you will easily get caught […]

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Rose of Sharon Plants

Rose of Sharon Plants (Hibiscus syriacus).  The Aphrodite rose of Sharon flower. The Rose of Sharon or “althaea” (althea) Hibiscus syriacus. This plant does very well in the desert southwest.  They will bloom in late spring and continue blooming till late fall.  This means great color throughout the spring, summer, and fall seasons. It is […]

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Colorful plants for the Southwest

More colorful plants for the Southwest.  Here are some gorgeous, fantastic long-lasting plants that many homeowners are looking for. Landscaping your home can be done with perennials or annuals. At Color Your World Gardening Nurseries we will always have a wide assortment of these types of plants during spring, summer, and fall. Colorful plants for the Southwest Below are […]

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Great Flowering Color for Spring

Great Flowering Color for Spring.  These flowering plants will bloom throughout the spring seasons.  Some may last to late summer.  Click on the photo for a larger photo. Many more plants will provide color throughout the spring seasons.  Here are a few that will help you decide what to plant this spring. Color Your World […]

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