Shrubs
Ageratum Plant – Long lasting colorful plant
Ageratum Plant – Also known as whiteweed and floss flower. It is a big family of plants that have over 60 species. They are considered annual plants in regions where there are consistent freezes. It is a good plant to use in containers surrounded by other taller plants. You can also place it in your […]
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Red Tip Photinia
Red Tip Photinia (P. fraseri) – As the name suggests the tips of this plant are red almost year-round. It is an excellent evergreen hedge plant that is dense and grows quickly. It can be planted any time of the year. Great for blocking the neighbor’s view or as a privacy windbreak plant. If left […]
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Marguerite Daisy Plants – Easy Perennial/Annual Flower
Marguerite Daisy Plants (Argyranthemums frutescens) is a great flowering plant for the Southwest region. It can tolerate poor soils and will bloom from early spring until late fall. It will surprise you with its fragrance. You can plant them in containers by themselves or mix them in with other colorful plants. Place these daisies in […]
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Texas Sage Bushes
Texas sage bushes are adapted to the Southwest heat. All are drought tolerant and hardy for Xeriscape landscapes or rock gardens. Texas sage varieties are normally insect and disease-tolerant. They are not sage bushes at all their real name is Leucophyllum plants! They will bloom in mid to late summer, especially after heavy rains. Also, […]
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Black Eyed Susan plant – Backyard landscaping
Black Eyed Susan plant(Rudbeckia hirta) for backyard landscaping. Also called yellow daisies and brown Betty plants. These are great plants for the summer season as they will bloom all summer. They will normally come back year after year, yes, they are considered a perennial. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds are attracted to the yellow flower with […]
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Landscaping with Canna lilies
Landscaping with Canna lilies (Cannaceae). If you are looking for a tropical look in your garden then cannas are the plants to have they thrive in the summer heat and will produce flowers over and over again. We also have Canna lily images on this post to help you decide if these plants are right […]
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Lily turf plants for landscape
Lily turf plants for landscape (Liriope muscari) also called Liriope, monkey grass, border grass, and lilyturf. They are considered evergreen perennial grass used for borders in and around lawns and other types of landscapes. They will eventually grow to about 2 ft. wide and 1.5 ft. tall producing a spikey purple-like bloom from mid-summer until […]
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5 Expert Gardening Tips
5 Expert Gardening Tips That Will Save Money As Well As Time 5 Expert Gardening Tips. Gardening is a great and healthy hobby, and if it is done right, it can also save you a lot of money. Many people complain that gardens require a lot of maintenance and they take up a lot of […]
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List of plants that repel mosquitoes
List of plants that repel mosquitoes. During the monsoon season in the Southwest, mosquitoes are a BIG problem. They appear almost everywhere at social gatherings, work, at home, and inside buildings. Do these plants really repel mosquitoes Some people swear by these plants, claiming they’ve noticed real changes, while others say they don’t do much. […]
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Insects and Diseases on plants
Insects and diseases on plants are a big problem for almost any part of the U.S. or in the world, and the Southwest U.S. region has its share of pests and diseases. Many folks have no idea why a plant looks magnificent one day and then almost withers away a few days later. Observe Your […]
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