Shrubs
Parry’s Agave Plant
Parry’s Agave Plant also called mescal agave (Agave Parryi or Asparagaceae) is a desert plant that resembles an artichoke and is in the Century plant family. It’s an amazing plant that will shoot out a tall stalk that resembles asparagus plants. It does this when it is fully mature. The stalk is will grow up […]
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Mexican Petunia Plant
The Mexican Petunia Plant (Ruellia brittoniana) is sometimes called British Ruellia. It is a fast-growing easy-care perennial for Southwest landscaping. It comes back year after year without any problem. Propagating is a breeze just snip off a stem place it in water and soil and it will grow! Mexican Petunia Plant is easy to grow […]
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The Ocotillo Plant
The Ocotillo Plant (Fouquieria splendens). It is an early spring blooming desert flowering plant. Its long spiny limbs or stems will twist and turn out towards the sky. It will look great in all desert landscapes and can tolerate poor sandy soil. It is a plant that is indigenous to the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts. They produce […]
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Hibiscus plant species
Hibiscus plant species. The hardy Hibiscus plants love the hot Southwestern sun. They also like humidity and moist soil. It is not a drought tolerant plant but with a good drip system, it will thrive and produce dinner plate size flowers from late spring until late fall. Hibiscus plants are perennials Yes, they will come […]
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Red Flowering Crape Myrtles
Red Flowering Crape Myrtles. The enduring Summer Red Crape Myrtle. The thing about this Crape Myrtle is that it seems to bloom all summer long. And if you trim off the expired blooms it will bloom until mid-fall. Drought-resistant plants once they become established usually around the third year. Red Flowering Crape Myrtles It […]
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Block neighbors view of my yard
There are numerous large shrubs and trees that will help you block your neighbor’s view. Most garden nursery stores will have these plants, but they are typically small to medium-sized plants. If you are looking for super large almost full-grown plants, you might have to call your local landscapers.
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Rosemary Herb Health Benefits
Rosemary Herb Health Benefits. There are several types of rosemary and all of them provide health benefits. The most common one is Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly called Rosemary. It is an aromatic herb indigenous to the Mediterranean area. What is Rosemary? Rosemary is traditionally known as the herb of remembrance and friendship. According to many gardeners […]
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Bougainvillea flowering plant
The Bougainvillea for Outdoor Decor The Bougainvillea flowering plant is a spectacular summer flowering plant. It thrives in hot climates; this makes it perfect for the southwest regions of the U.S. What it doesn’t like is freezing temperatures. If you live in areas below 32° Fahrenheit, you can still use the Bougainvillea. Read on for […]
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Lavender Plants in The Garden
Lavender Plants in The Garden. These plants can be used as hedges or stand-alone plants. There are many types of Lavender that can be used in the garden. Lavenders will give off a strong aromatic scent. Below are some of the most common Lavenders. In places where the temperatures reach over 110° Fahrenheit during the […]
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The Bottlebrush Plant – Great Colorful Spring Brush
The Bottlebrush Plant (Callistemon spp.) This a versatile plant that will produce dark red bottle brush-like blooms during the spring and into early summer. It is a drought-tolerant plant once it becomes established usually after its third season in the ground. In colder regions, it will lose its foliage but will bounce back nicely once […]
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