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Landscaping with Canna lilies

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. Lilyturf is a compact, evergreen perennial that typically grows to about 18 inches tall and spreads to approximately 2 feet […]

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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

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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Plants to Grow each Seasons - American Southwest

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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Hibiscus Plant varieties

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 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 The […]

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