Perennials
Dead Nettle Plant Care Planting
Dead Nettle Plant Care Planting. Meet the dead nettle (Lamium purpureum), a charming little leaf plant ideal for ground cover or as a focal point in a decorative pot. This herbaceous perennial thrives best in acidic soil, making it an excellent choice for gardeners who want low-maintenance greenery. Curious about why it’s called “dead”? Unlike […]
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Dusty Miller Plant Care: Silver Ragwort
The Dusty Miller Plant Care (Jacobaea Maritima). Also called the Silver Ragwort plant. The first time I saw this plant I thought it was a type of unwanted weed. But once I saw it grow larger and blend in with the other garden plants I quickly learned to love them. They are drought-tolerant and don’t […]
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Fabian Aralia Plant
The Fabian Aralia Plant – For indoor decoration. (Polyscias Scutellaria). An amazing plant that can be used as a houseplant for indoor decor. It requires little to moderate watering. It will grow about 3 maybe 4 ft. tall and is a tropical plant, so keep it away from extreme cold and hot weather conditions. The […]
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Preparing your garden for fall
Preparing your garden for fall Preparing your garden for fall. Ahhh, fall! With the changing colors, the bright, sunny days, and the cool, crisp nights, autumn is the perfect time to work in the garden. After a hot summer, the still-warm soil protects the root systems of new plantings, helps divided perennials survive the cut, […]
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Ajuga Reptans Plants
What are Ajuga Reptans plants? They go by other names mainly Bugleweed, Carpet Bugle, Carpet weed, and ground pine. These plants are low-growing, easy-to-maintain plants and are used for ground cover in gardens, landscapes, or containers. They are mostly used and grown for their attractive foliage colors. Most gardeners use them in pots for filler […]
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Texas Red Oak Tree Information
Texas Red Oak Tree Information (Quercus buckleyi). A handsome large tree for the southwest and other parts of the west. I love this tree for its hardiness and overall looks. Many do not realize Red Oak trees will do well in the American Southwest. Most folks think the extreme heat during mid-summer will make this […]
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New Mexico Privet
The New Mexico Privet (Forestiera Pubescens) is a good looking multi-trunk shrub and it can also be used as a small ornamental tree. It is easy to grow in and around the Southwest area especially in New Mexico thus its name. It’s a deciduous tree, meaning it will shed all its leaves during the colder […]
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Carolina Laurel Tree
The Carolina Laurel Tree in the Southwest( ‘Bright ‘N Tight’ Carolina Cherry Laurel ) is an excellent tree for the patio or small backyard. They look great in the Southwest provided they are given lots of water during the first 3-4 years after initial planting. They are considered a water-loving tree around the Southwest and rightly […]
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Xeriscape landscaping ideas
Xeriscape landscaping ideas for the desert southwest. I love Gardening and it is a great way to relax, and then enjoy the fruits of your labor, at least it is for me. But some have a hard time gardening or consider this hard work and don’t want to bother going outdoors and enjoy their landscape […]
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Baja fairy duster plant
What is the Baja fairy duster plant? It is a plant that is native to southwest California and the northern part of Mexico. It goes by many names the chuparosa, tabardillo, zapotillo and its botanical name the Calliandra californica. It will grow about 4 maybe 5 ft. tall and wide. There are not too many […]
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