Outdoor Plants
Outdoor plants for the American Southwest.
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The Rain Lily Plant
It is considered a bulb and can grow almost one ft. tall. The rain lily can tolerate full sun even in the hot American Southwest, provided you give it ample water during the summer, which means daily for the first two weeks after initial planting. Rain Lily plants are Easy to grow The foliage is […]
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Care of Purple Fountain Grass
The care of Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum ‘Rubrum’) will do well in and around the American Southwest. It does well in USDA zones 8 – 10 and needs to be cut down each year in cooler climates. It produces nice spiky arching plumes and purple/bronze colored thin leaf blades, thus its common name. […]
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Canna Lily Plant Care
Canna Lily Plant Care how to water and prune. The biggest care tip is that these plants like regular watering and fertilizing. They can tolerate some shade but will need at least 5-6 hrs. of sunlight for the best results. They are considered perennials in and around the Southwest regions, meaning they will come back […]
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Watering Plants During Drought
Watering plants during drought season. Around the Southwest, the drought season is every year starting in late spring and lasting until mid-fall. The lakes are low and water rights are always going through legal maneuvering. A few clouds around the horizon but they rarely amount to anything. It is tough to conserve water when you […]
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What are the Most Common Aloe Vera Plant Problems and How to Fix Them?
Most Common Aloe Vera Plant Problems. In this article, we will talk about the most common aloe vera plant problems and how to fix them. Aloe barbadensis miller, well known as aloe Vera, is a succulent with Arabian Peninsula origins and with over 500 species worldwide. Like many other garden plants, aloe vera requires special […]
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Red Yucca Plant Care (Southwest Gardens | Heat & Drought Tolerant)
How to Take Care of Red Yucca Plants in Pots: Simple Tips for the Home Gardener Red yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora) is a standout plant for Southwest landscapes, known for its slender leaves, showy flower stalks, and exceptional heat and drought tolerance. Ideal for xeriscape gardens in places like Las Cruces and El Paso, red yucca […]
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Best Way to Grow Cherry Tomatoes
The Best way to grow cherry tomatoes in the Southwest. There are numerous ways to grow these sweet, delicious tomatoes. You can grow them indoors, outdoors, in pots, and in garden beds. One main reason I love cherry tomatoes is that they are one of the easiest tomatoes to grow. They grow quickly and, depending […]
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How to care for a Cherry Tree
How to care for a Cherry Tree. Ahh… Cherry trees most fruit tree enthusiasts have a hard time growing these trees. It does require a lot of thought and planning before going to your local nursery and purchasing the tree of your choice. Cherry trees are Prunus “Cerasus” The Genus and Subgenus. How many chilling […]
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Passion Vine Care
Passion Vine Care and where to plant (Passiflora caerulea). Also called the Passion flower and the Maypop plant, why because the blooms pop in May. There are many passion vines but this one is an excellent vine to plant in your garden and will do well in and around the Southwest. It is native to […]
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10 Gardening Hacks Every Gardener Should Know
10 Gardening Hacks. If you want to set up a small garden in your home, we want you to know about these 10 amazing gardening hacks first. These hacks will make it easy for you to take care of your new garden and prevent the common problems faced by other beginners. So let’s get started. […]
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