Outdoor Plants
Outdoor plants for the American Southwest.
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Pink India Hawthorn Plants
The Pink India Hawthorn plants (Rhaphiolepis indica) is truly a sight to behold. With its delicate pink blossoms and lush green foliage, it adds a touch of elegance and beauty to any garden or landscape. It is Native to India thus its name. This plant is known for its ability to thrive in various climates […]
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Growing Hesperaloe Funifera
Growing Hesperaloe Funifera, commonly known as the Red Yucca, is called the “Little Giant Yucca”. It has a rich history deeply entrenched in the rugged terrains of North America. This plant’s migration begins in the heart of the Chihuahuan Desert, sprawling across northeastern Mexico and extending its reach into southern Texas. It will do well […]
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Reasons you should plant a tree
Reasons you should plant a tree:There are countless benefits waiting for anyone who chooses to plant a tree, whether in a home landscape, community space, or neighborhood park. Beyond adding natural beauty, trees play a powerful role in strengthening and balancing the ecosystem around us. Their presence introduces lush greenery that supports wildlife, enriches soil […]
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How to Care for Penstemon Varieties
Popular types and varieties How to Care for Penstemon Varieties. There are about 270 species of plants from the genus Penstemon in the world. They all differ in the color scheme of flowers and leaves, as well as the height of the bush, the number of shoots, and the green mass. The flowering period and […]
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Desert Front Yard Landscaping Ideas
Desert Front yard landscaping ideas. If you live in the desert Southwest, you can do a lot to dress up your front yard or re-landscape it. As we all know the summer heat is brutal on non-native plants. This post focuses on low-water plants and trees that are colorful like Lavender, Verbena, Lantana, and outdoor […]
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Grow Your Own Chile Peppers
Grow your Own Chile Peppers. If you are planting via seeds the best time to sow Chile seeds is in Late January or February providing you are planting them in a greenhouse or indoors. The temperatures greenhouse/indoors should be between 60 to 70° F during the night, and up to 80° during the day time. […]
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Prickly Pear Cactus Care
Prickly Pear Cactus Care. Opuntia is commonly called Prickly Pear Cactus. It is easy to care for, and all cacti require little water and thrive in dry, hot conditions. But, what we have here is some cacti care information to help your cactus garden or xeriscape design look its best. As most folks know cactuses […]
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Dwarf Yaupon Holly Care (Southwest Gardens | Heat & Drought Tolerant)
Dwarf Yaupon Holly Care and Planting. The scientific name is “Ilex vomitoria ‘Nana’. This drought-tolerant evergreen plant
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Best Plants for Hot Dry Climates
Best Plants for Hot Dry Climates. The summer of 2023 will be remembered as one of the hottest summers ever. This is why it is vital to choose suitable types of plants that will grow best in your region or garden zone. It is always best to match the plants to the climate in which […]
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Pineapple Guava Plant Care
he pineapple guava will produce a white flower with a showy red bottom. Also, dark red spikes in the middle and dark green waxy leaves for a nice contrast combination.
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