Perennials
Weeping Willow Landscape
The Weeping Willow Landscape tree – (Salix babylonica) A great tree for the Southwest. Nice long flowing branches that weep towards the ground, however, it will grow about 50 ft. tall and 40 ft. wide. It is one of the quickest growing trees in the Southwest area and it does like lots of water…it is […]
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Small Desert Plants
Small Desert Plants for the southwest. These small cactus plants are great for a small Xeriscape landscape design. Most will require little water and will tolerate full hot sun…perfect for those small hot places that are bare.
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How to grow Russian sage
How to grow Russian sage, also known as Perovskia atriplicifolia, isn’t too hard if you know what it needs. This hardy plant loves sunny spots and well-drained soil. It’s perfect if you don’t want to spend a lot of time watering or fussing. Once it’s established, it can handle dry conditions like a pro. Make […]
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Care of Knock Out Roses
The care of Knock Out roses Care of Knock Out Roses. These roses continually produce blooms all spring and throughout the fall seasons in the Southwest. They are self-cleaning this means very little dead-heading. The blooms are a bright candy apple red color. Plant them several in a row to make a gorgeous hedge or […]
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Lilac Flowering Shrub
Lilac flowering shrub. Lilacs are tough hardy shrubs that are very fragrant during the mid-spring seasons. They will tolerate minus 40° weather! Types of lilacs in your yard or landscape. Many people think these plants will not survive the southwest summer heat, but they will look fantastic and bloom mainly in early spring. Water more […]
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6 Gardening Ideas for a Private Yard or a Pretty Garden
6 Gardening Ideas for a Private Yard or a Pretty Garden. With one-fourth of our planet being land, you might think people are spread out evenly throughout the world. However, the data compiled by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration shows that half of the world’s population lives on merely one percent of its land. When […]
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Yellow Bells Plant
Yellow Tecoma Stans. It does best in full sun but can tolerate some shade. Dark green leaves and beautiful yellow Trumpet flowering blooms in spring into mid-summer.
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Wichita Blue Juniper
Wichita Blue Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum). An evergreen conifer that does very well around the Southwest. It is drought-tolerant and requires very little maintenance. It does not produce berries or cones which means very little maintenance or pruning.
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Water Smart Plants
Water Conservation with the right plants. Water Smart Plants. Living in the Southwest USA does require special needs when it comes to finding the right plants for your garden. I love planting stuff almost year-round, outdoors, and indoors, with vegetables, flowers, annuals, and perennials. But in mid-summer, I struggle to keep my plants looking their […]
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Types of landscape design
Types of landscape design information. Landscaping your area is a big chore to some, it requires time to measure, visit the local nursery store and then start looking for the right plants. Hiring a local professional landscaper is the right thing to do, however, here are some helpful tips that could save you both time […]
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