Tree Landscaping
Hollywood Juniper Tree
Hollywood Juniper Tree (Juniperus chinensis ‘Torulosa’). Is a fast-growing Juniper up to 15-20 ft. in height and about 10-15 ft. wide. A very hardy evergreen tree that will add interest to your landscape. Plant 3-4 in a row for an interesting border wall. The stems will twist and turn in all directions. Where to place […]
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Shumard Red Oak information
Shumard Red Oak information (Quercus shumardii). Most Oak trees are slow to moderate growing the Shumard Red Oak is one of the faster-growing oak trees. Turns a brilliant red-orange during the fall seasons it will drop its leaves once the winter season arrives. Where to place the Shumard Red Oak? The Shumard Red Oak is a […]
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Ginkgo Biloba tree information
Ginkgo biloba tree information. Also called the Maidenhair Tree. A great tree for ornamental or shade purposes. It is known for its unique fan-shaped leaf and brilliant golden fall color. Be sure to purchase the male strain of this tree.
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The Live Oak Tree
The Live Oak Tree – Botanical name: Quercus virginian. The live oak tree is a good shade and ornamental tree. It will eventually grow to about ft 70ft. high and about 100 ft wide at about 30-40 years of age. This tree is an evergreen in the southwest. However, it does like to shed its […]
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The Yaupon Holly Tree
The Yaupon Holly Tree (Ilex vomitoria) is an evergreen shrub. Shining small leaves that stay green year-round with twiggy branches that are sharp and pointed. It grows to about 15 ft. tall and wide usually in about full maturity at about 8-10 years. The Yaupon Holly Tree will produce small white flowers in late spring, […]
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The Western Cottonwood Tree
The Western Cottonwood tree (Poplar Family) goes by many names including the following. Rio Grande Cottonwood The Fremonti Cottonwood Alamo Cottonwood They are the same tree and will grow up to 60ft. in height and about 30ft. in width. What does the Western Cottonwood Tree look like? See the photo below. The Western Cottonwood Tree […]
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Water Collection Solutions for Sustainable Households
Water Collection Solutions. Water is the driving force of all nature. Humans, animals, and plants, all need water to survive. We can manage for three weeks without food but only three to five days without water. There is no life without water because every cell in our body needs it to keep functioning. We are […]
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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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The Mesquite Tree
In its natural habitat, it is a desert bush that needs little water and tolerates poor soils. It will lose its leaves in winter (deciduous) but will always bounce back right after the last freeze.
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The Pindo Palm Tree
The Pindo Palm Tree (Butia capitata). Is a great Palm tree for the Southwest especially in places where temps get below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. It will grow to about 20 ft. tall or so. Much shorter than other palms like the Mediterranean, Mexican, and California palm trees. How Cold Hardy is the Pindo Palm Tree? Their […]
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