Outdoor Plants
Outdoor plants for the American Southwest.
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Wichita Blue Juniper
Wichita Blue Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum). An evergreen conifer that does very well around the Southwest. It is drought-tolerant and requires very little maintenance. It does not produce berries or cones which means very little maintenance or pruning.
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Fast growing vines for fences
Fast growing vines for fences are a terrific way to landscape your home. They are low maintenance and look great along with a wall or fence. If you’ve got a chain-link fence, brick, or rock fence, then growing a vine over it can be a quick and aesthetically pleasing solution. However, there are many types […]
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Grow your own food Healthy Lifestyle
Grow your own food Healthy Lifestyle. Flower gardens can be stunning. A properly landscaped garden is more than an eye-pleaser. It creates a healthy environment for families to spend time together as well as creating a filter for all those negative CO2 emissions that come with living in cramped cities. A garden is a breath […]
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How to start a container garden
How to start a container garden. You will have to decide if you want to grow vegetables or flowering plants or maybe both. Indoor and outdoor container gardening does require different gardening rules. There are some things you should know before you start buying plants, pots, soil, tools, and fertilizers. For one, you will need […]
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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 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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