Shrubs
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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How to Grow Rosemary in the Desert Southwest (Complete Plant Care Guide)
How to Grow Rosemary in the Southwest (Complete Plant Care Guide) If you’re looking for one herb that practically grows itself in the Southwest, rosemary should be at the top of your list. Not only is it one of the easiest herbs to grow, but it’s also attractive enough to use as a landscape shrub. […]
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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 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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The Bottlebrush Plant – Great Colorful Spring Brush
The Bottlebrush Plant (Callistemon spp.) This is 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 […]
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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 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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Plant Root Stimulator
What is “plant root stimulator”? Is it a vitamin for plants? Or is it just a type of fertilizer? So how does it work? Do I need to use it? Good questions? Your plants will have difficulty growing and thriving without a good root system. What is a Plant Root Stimulator? It works by stimulating […]
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