Perennials
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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Types of Ice plants – Spring Desert Color
Types of Ice Plants – Scientific name – Delosperma. In the Southwest Ice plants thrive in heat and poor soil. These plants are succulents and are drought tolerant making them a perfect choice for Xeriscape or rock gardens. It is an excellent groundcover for those looking to cover a large landscape. The flower attracts bees […]
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How to care for Geraniums
How to care for Geraniums. Geraniums are great plants to use in the ground, pots, or hanging containers. They do well in and around the Southwest; however, there are some things to consider before using them in your garden. Geraniums love the full sun during the spring and fall seasons, but not the full hot […]
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Gerbera Daisies in Pots
Gerbera Daisies in Pots will do well outdoors or indoors. But first, Gerbera daisies are bright, cheerful flowers with large, showy blooms. They grow as tender perennials in cooler climates, where they can survive winter if protected. In the hot and dry Southwest, gardeners treat them as annuals since the heat and soil conditions make […]
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The Texas Mountain Laurel Tree
They grow up to 15-maybe 20 ft. tall and about 15 ft. wide. It loves full sun and thrives in and around the southwest. It is a moderate water tree once it becomes established. Typically, after the third year of planting. The pods, flowers, stems, and bark are highly toxic.
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Desert Evergreen Shrubs
The Desert Southwest does not need to be all cactus. Here is a list of plants That will stay evergreen year round.
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Best pots for indoor plants
Best pots for indoor plants. Indoor pottery will come in a wide range of colors, materials, and sizes. Choosing the Best Pots for Indoor Plants Terra-Cotta Clay Pots These types of pots are unglazed and are made of clay. They are fired up at temperatures of more than 1500 F. They are porous which means […]
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How to Grow Star Jasmine Vine
How to Grow Star Jasmine Vine (Trachelospermum jasminoides). This vine will do well in the southwest providing you follow some of the recommendations outlined in this article. It is an exceptionally fast-growing evergreen vine that will do well in partial shade. It does not mind the hot southwest weather but it will do better in […]
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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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Southwest landscaping plants
Who says we can’t have “Colorful shrubs and plants in the Southwest”? Here is a list of “Easy care southwest landscaping plants”. The Beautiful Cholla Cactus (Opuntia genus) You plant this cactus and forget about it. It blooms in mid-spring lasting till early summer. They come in bright pink shown below and a showy […]
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