Roses
How to Care for Desert Rose
🌹 How to Care for Desert Roses Indoors & Outdoors How to care for Desert Rose (Adenium obesum) is a striking plant known for its swollen base, glossy leaves, and vibrant trumpet-shaped flowers. Native to Africa and the Middle East, it thrives in hot, dry conditions, making it perfect for the Southwest climate. If you’re […]
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Ways to boost drainage in clay soil
Ways to boost drainage in clay soil. Planting in clay soils isn’t for the faint of heart. If you’ve ever dug in sticky, heavy earth after a rainstorm, you already know the struggle. Roots suffocate, water pools, and plants sulk or just give up. Boosting drainage fast is key if you want lush, healthy plants […]
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Easy Ways to Control Aphids on Outdoor Plants [2025 Guide]
The easy way to control Aphids outdoor plants. Aphids are tiny bugs that love to suck the juice from my plants. They show up in bunches and can spread fast, leaving leaves curled, sticky, or covered in little green or black dots. If I don’t control aphids, they can weaken plants and even pass along […]
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How to Spot Powdery Mildew Early
How to spot powdery mildew early. This fungus creeps in like a light blanket of snow—soft, silent, and quick. It’s a fungal disease that pops up on many outdoor plants, especially during midsummer when gardens should be bursting with color and life. I’ve learned that letting this fungus take hold can spell trouble for leaves, […]
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Top 6 Organic Fertilizers for Flowering Plants
Top 6 Organic Fertilizers for Flowering Plants. People often ask me what the best organic fertilizers on the market today are. When you’re trying to get more blooms from your plants, organic fertilizers can work wonders. Compost is my number one go-to. You can purchase bags of compost at most local garden stores or make […]
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Why are my Roses Dying
Why are my roses dying? That is a question I get all the time. Roses are undoubtedly one of the crown jewels of any garden. Their vibrant colors and tantalizing fragrances speak volumes about their charm. But what do you do when these once-thriving beauties begin to wilt and lose their vigor? Understanding the root […]
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Keeping Your Roses Healthy
Keeping your roses healthy. As most of us know roses have beautiful flowers and look gorgeous in almost any type of setting or landscape. But they are somewhat of a challenge to grow especially around the American Southwest where rain is low, and the air is dry. A little history of roses Roses were grown […]
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How to increase flowering in plants
One question I get all the time is… ” How to increase flowering in plants ?” Especially during the hot summer season when flowering plants rarely bloom. It is a big problem when the temperatures can reach 110° Fahrenheit in the lower elevations of the Southwest. However, here are some gardening tips that will help […]
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Patio Tree Roses
Patio Tree Roses. Tree roses make a stunning addition to any outdoor space. Their elegant, upright form fits beautifully in a decorative container, making them perfect for enhancing courtyards, patios, or even framing a front entrance. Placed strategically, they can create a welcoming focal point, adding both color and charm to the area. With 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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