Shrubs

Red Crape Myrtles

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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How to block neighbors view of my yard

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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Flowering Bougainvillea

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 some […]

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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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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

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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Succulents in Pots

Types of Succulent Pictures

Types of Succulent Pictures.  We have a ton of succulent images for those who want to know the names of the most common succulent plants. Succulents are a big family and what we have here is what most people purchase at local nurseries and greenhouse retail stores. These plants retain water, making them water-tolerant.  For […]

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Choose the Right Plants For Your Climate Zone

How to Choose the Right Plants For Your Climate Zone Global warming has taken its toll on our climate, giving us shorter winters and longer, hotter summers. While the warmer weather can sound like a dream fulfilled for some, the effects of global climate change are not all pleasant and they could have adverse effects […]

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Barberry Bush Care Guide for Southwest Landscapes

Barberry Bush Care Guide for Southwest Landscapes. The Japanese Barberry Bush (Berberis thunbergii) is a great little colorful plant that fits into almost any type of landscape design.  Most Barberry plants will thrive in USDA Zones 4-9. Care of Barberry Bush The Barberry bush (Berberis) is a colorful, low-maintenance shrub known for its glossy burgundy to […]

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The Podacarpus Hedge

The Podocarpus Hedge

The Podocarpus Hedge Plant (Podocarpus macrophyllus) is also called the African Fern Pine, Chinese Yew, and shrubby Yew.   It is a great-looking upright evergreen plant that can be used as a patio tree or hedge.  It does well in larger containers for that formal topiary look.  It is grown and used for privacy screens, topiary […]

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