Shrubs
The Yaupon Holly Tree
The Yaupon Holly Tree (Ilex vomitoria) is an evergreen shrub. Shining small leaves that stay green year-round with twiggy branches that are sharp and pointed. It grows to about 15 ft. tall and wide usually in about full maturity at about 8-10 years. The Yaupon Holly Tree will produce small white flowers in late spring, […]
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Boxwood landscaping ideas
Boxwood landscaping ideas. For landscaping in the American Southwest, consider using Boxwood plants, also known as Japanese boxwoods, which have a formal and aesthetically pleasing appearance. These plants can be used to create a compact hedge along a driveway or within a courtyard. These stay green even when winter hits, so you’ll enjoy their color […]
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The Mexican Hat Plant
The Mexican Hat Plant (Ratibida columnifera). Sometimes called the prairie coneflower. An easy-to-care-for plant that does well throughout the southwest and the Midwest plains. The flower is a deep red and yellow color, resembling a “Mexican Hat” or Sombrero. It is considered a herbaceous perennial. Where to place the Mexican Hat Plant? Plant it in […]
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Mexican Heather Plant
The Mexican Heather Plant – Cuphea hyssopifolia. Also called false heather. A small plant that will bloom in mid-summer until fall. A very hardy plant that produces small but profuse flowers even in the Southwest heat. Mexican Heather plants will go dormant when temperatures dip below 32° Fahrenheit. But it will bounce back after the […]
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Million Bells Plants
Million Bells Plants (Solanaceae family) Calibrachoa also called mini-petunias. These plants will do great in containers or in hanging baskets. They are considered an annual plant which means they will not winter over. They will bloom from spring through late fall, not so much during the mid-summer heat in the Southwest. Where to plant Million […]
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The Hardy Hibiscus Plant
The Hardy Hibiscus Plant (Hibiscus moscheutos) Also called Rose Mallow and Swamp mallow. The hummingbirds love this plant! It loves to be in water but once established it will become drought tolerant. Care of the Hardy Hibiscus Plant The hardy hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos) thrives with the right care. Do you have a sunny spot? That’s […]
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Abelia Plants Southwest landscaping Moderate Water
Abelia Plants moderate water (Abelia x grandiflora). A great plant for the Southwest, as they are evergreen and will flower throughout the summer months. They are moderate watering shrubs once they become established. The foliage will change colors as the seasons go by. In mid-winter, the leaves will turn a light burgundy color. The […]
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Red Bird of Paradise Plant
The Red Bird of Paradise plant (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) is also called the Mexican red bird of paradise and the pride of Barbados. The flowers produce beautiful, bright red/orange blooms and thrive in hot, warm climates. The fern-like, small-sized foliage resembles a Mesquite bush or a fern shrub. If you are looking for that tropical landscape […]
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Best practices watering your garden
This article is by – Matthew James If you want your garden to thrive and grow strong and healthy plants, it is important to know all the important tips and tricks. One of the most important aspects of gardening is, of course, watering. Find out about the best practices for watering your garden, and make sure […]
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How to increase flowering in plants
One question I get all the time is… ” How to increase flowering in plants ?” Especially during the hot summer season when flowering plants rarely bloom. It is a big problem when the temperatures can reach 110° Fahrenheit in the lower elevations of the Southwest. However, here are some gardening tips that will help […]
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