Perennials
Why Are My Plant Leaves Turning Brown? 9 Common Causes in the Southwest
Why Are My Plant Leaves Turning Brown? Have you noticed brown tips, crispy edges, or entire leaves turning brown on your favorite plants? Don’t panic just yet. Brown leaves are one of the most common gardening problems in the Desert Southwest, especially during the long, hot summer months. The good news is that brown leaves […]
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How to Prepare Your Southwest Garden for Monsoon Season (10 Essential Tips)
Prepare Your Southwest Garden for Monsoon Season. The arrival of the Southwest monsoon is welcome news after weeks of scorching temperatures. Afternoon thunderstorms can bring much-needed rain, cooler evenings, and relief for stressed plants. However, monsoon storms also bring strong winds, heavy downpours, flash flooding, hail, and sudden changes in soil moisture that can damage […]
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How to Protect Plants from Extreme Heat: 5 Mistakes to Avoid
How to Protect Plants from Extreme Heat. If you’ve stepped outside lately, you already know it’s hot. Triple-digit temperatures are a normal part of summer in the Southwest, but they can take a toll on your landscape if you’re not careful. The good news is that most plants don’t die because it’s hot—they die because […]
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Why Are My Plants Wilting Even Though I’m Watering Them? (Heat Stress or Lack of Water?)
Why are my plants wilting? If you’ve been watering regularly but your plants still look wilted, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common questions gardeners ask during late spring and summer in New Mexico, West Texas, Arizona, and other parts of the Desert Southwest. The surprising truth is that a wilted plant […]
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Complete Southwest Xeriscape Plant Guide for New Mexico
New Mexico gardening comes with unique challenges. Intense sun, low humidity, alkaline soils, high winds, and long periods of drought can quickly stress plants that are not adapted to the Southwest climate. Xeriscaping offers a practical and attractive solution by using plants that require less water while still providing color, texture, and seasonal interest. A […]
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Perlite vs. Vermiculite: What They Do for Soil and Plants
If you have ever opened a bag of potting soil and noticed little white pieces mixed into the soil, you were probably looking at perlite. If you see tiny brown or gold flakes that almost resemble fish scales, that is usually vermiculite. Both are commonly used in gardening, but they each do different jobs. In […]
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Growing Hostas in the Southwest
Growing Hostas in the Southwest. Hostas are one of the most popular shade-loving perennials in the gardening world, and surprisingly, they can also grow well in the Southwest when given the right conditions. While many gardeners associate hostas with cooler northern climates, these beautiful foliage plants can thrive in areas like southern New Mexico, Arizona, […]
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How to Grow Red Valerian in Southwest Desert Landscapes
How to Grow Red Valerian: A Tough, Colorful Bloomer for Southwest Gardens If you are looking for a flowering perennial that thrives in the challenging conditions of the Southwest, Red Valerian might be one of the best plants you can add to your landscape. Also commonly called Jupiter’s Beard, Red Valerian is loved for its […]
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Types of Gaillardia in the Southwest
Types of Gaillardia in the Southwest. If you garden in Southern New Mexico or West Texas, Gaillardia should already be on your radar. Gaillardia, commonly known as blanket flower, is one of the toughest blooming plants you can grow in the Southwest. It thrives in heat, poor soil, and full sun, making it a perfect […]
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10 Non-Native Plants for Southwest NM
10 Non-Native Plants for Southwest NM. If you’ve gardened in Southwest New Mexico for any length of time, you already know this isn’t Ohio. We deal with blazing summer heat, alkaline soil, wind that doesn’t quit, and long dry stretches with very little rain. That’s why plant selection matters so much here. Native plants are […]
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