Perennials
Growing Lemon and Lime Trees
Growing Lemon and Lime Trees in the Southwest Desert? Growing Lemon and Lime Trees. Will they survive? Arizona and Southern California are ideal places to grow and harvest Lemon and Lime trees. But in the higher elevations of the Southwest, it is a challenge. The weather plays a huge role here. When winter temperatures drop […]
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Madagascar Palm Plants
The Care of Madagascar Palm Plants (Pachypodium lamerei ). The plant comes from an island called “Madagascar”. The island is located on the east coast of Africa. They do well indoors where there is lots of light, in front of a large southwest-facing window will do the job. It is considered a low-watering plant perfect […]
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How to pick healthy plants
The best way to tell if you are picking a healthy plant is by observing the plant. Here, you can truly judge a book by its cover. If a plant has been treated correctly and has no diseases or pests, you can always tell by how nice it looks.
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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). People also call it the Silver Ragwort plant. The first time I spotted it, I honestly thought it was just another stubborn weed popping up in the yard. Its pale, silvery leaves looked so different from everything else around, it really didn’t seem like a plant you’d want […]
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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 appearance. Many do not realize that 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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