Tree Landscaping
The Vitex Tree Care
The Vitex tree care the botanical name: Agnus-castus. It likes full Sun – USDA Zones 6-10. Also called the Chaste tree, Chasteberry, and Lilac Chaste Berry. It will eventually reach about 15-20ft. tall and wide, sometimes taller after 30 years. A low-water tree, once it is well established. Beautiful spiky dark lilac blooms in late […]
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How to grow larger fruit
Fruit trees are easy to grow in the southwest, but often the fruit we yield is much smaller than what you see in the grocery store! If you grow fruit trees and would like to know “How to grow larger fruit,” then this article is for you. How to grow larger fruit in your […]
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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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Choose the Right Plants For Your Climate Zone
How to Choose the Right Plants For Your Climate Zone Global warming has taken its toll on our climate, giving us shorter winters and longer, hotter summers. While the warmer weather can sound like a dream fulfilled for some, the effects of global climate change are not all pleasant and they could have adverse effects […]
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Early Blooming Trees and Plants
Early blooming trees and plants in New Mexico include varieties like desert willow, redbud, and apricot trees. These typically begin flowering during late winter or early spring, brightening the landscape after colder months. Native plants such as sand verbena and globemallow may also start showing their blooms early, depending on rainfall and temperature patterns. Factors […]
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The Redbud Trees
Redbud Trees are small to medium-sized deciduous (leaves will drop winter) trees that bloom in early spring. The majority of them grow about 15-30 ft. tall which makes them a great candidate for a small backyard or patio. They produce small finger-like deep dark lavender blooms that will eventually turn into a heart-shaped leaf.
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Poplar trees landscaping
Poplar trees for landscaping. Their botanical name is (Populus) or Cottonwood. They are fast-growing trees and require lots of water. They are in the Salicaceae or willow family and depending on how much water they receive they can grow up to 1-2 ft. per year. The bark on young Poplar trees is smooth, white to greenish […]
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Chilean Mesquite Tree
The Chilean Mesquite tree, also called a thornless Mesquite tree (Prosopis chilensis) does very well in the southwestern United States. It will grow to about 40 ft. tall and 40ft wide. It is a thornless mesquite tree and provides lots of good shade during the hot summer months. A very majestic-looking tree for home landscaping. […]
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How to Plant a Tree Properly: Step-by-Step Southwest Guide
The ideal time to plant your tree or shrub in the Southwest is in early spring or fall. However, you can plant your tree in containers any time of the year. But in mid-summer, you will have to apply more water than what is required during the spring seasons. The only problem with planting in mid-winter is battling the cold weather and the hard ground!
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Arbutus Unedo Strawberry Tree
Arbutus Unedo Strawberry Tree or Bush. Also called the Dwarf Strawberry bush. For something different in the garden you might want to try planting this great evergreen tree/shrub. It produces edible strawberry-like fruit and showy white flowers that bloom at the same time. The blooming season is late fall and into late winter. Dwarf Strawberry […]
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