Outdoor Plants
Outdoor plants for the American Southwest.
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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 Garden Chores
End of year Garden Chores. Another year has gone by, and 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 […]
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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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Mediterranean palm tree Information
Mediterranean Palm Tree (Chamaerops humilis) is a tough, attractive palm well suited for landscapes that experience both heat and cold. Although it is considered slow-growing, this palm can eventually reach 15 to 20 feet tall and nearly as wide, forming a bold, architectural presence in the landscape. One of its standout features is its exceptional […]
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How to landscape in the Southwest
Landscaping in the American southwest requires you to start thinking along the lines of water, placement, and consistency. The fundamental way to your landscaping design success is consistency and it will need to be applied to your entire yard and all-around your home.
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What are Perennials Southwest
Perennials are plants that live for multiple years, making them the opposite of annuals, which complete their entire life cycle in just one growing season. While annuals grow, bloom, set seed, and die all in the same year, perennials establish long-lasting root systems that allow them to survive through winter dormancy and return when conditions […]
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