Shrubs
Texas Sage Bush Care (Southwest Gardens | Heat & Drought Tolerant)
Texas Sage (Leucophyllum spp.) is one of the most beloved shrubs for Southwest landscapes. Heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, and covered with purple blooms after rainfall, it’s ideal for Las Cruces, El Paso, and other desert regions. For more drought tolerant shrubs that thrive in desert gardens, see our full guide toBest Shrubs for Southwest Landscapes (Heat & […]
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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) are also called Liriope, monkey grass, border grass, and lilyturf. They are considered evergreen perennial grasses 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 […]
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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 repel mosquitoes Some people swear by these plants, claiming they’ve noticed real changes, while others say they don’t do much. I […]
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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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Parry’s Agave Plant
Parry’s Agave Plant (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 to 30 ft. in […]
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Mexican Petunia Plant
The Mexican Petunia Plant (Ruellia brittoniana) is sometimes called British Ruellia, mexican bluebell. 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 […]
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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.
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