Tree Landscaping
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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Weeping Willow Landscape
The Weeping Willow Landscape tree – (Salix babylonica) A great tree for the Southwest. Nice long flowing branches that weep towards the ground, however, it will grow about 50 ft. tall and 40 ft. wide. It is one of the quickest growing trees in the Southwest area and it does like lots of water…it is […]
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Fall Landscape Color
Fall Landscape Color. Get some landscape inspiration with these fall color trees and shrubs. These photos were taken in and around the southwest. Autumn is an exciting time to drive around the southwest countryside and enjoy the beautiful scenery. You can visit this website and see some of the greatest outdoor New Mexico scenery that […]
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A Secret Backyard Garden
A Secret Backyard Garden. Beautiful outdoor spaces are places to relax, feel inspired, and revel in the beauty of nature. Nothing is better for the heart or soul than time spent surrounded by beautiful living things. Fairytales always seem to feature a gorgeous palace garden or wildflower forest as the backdrop for the uplifting drama. […]
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