Tree Landscaping
6 Gardening Ideas for a Private Yard or a Pretty Garden
6 Gardening Ideas for a Private Yard or a Pretty Garden. With one-fourth of our planet being land, you might think people are spread out evenly throughout the world. However, the data compiled by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration shows that half of the world’s population lives on merely one percent of its land. When […]
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Evergreen Magnolia Trees
Evergreen Magnolia Trees (Magnoliaceae). Many folks think the Magnolia tree will not do well in the Southwest but actually, they do. Many think they need lots of water and humidity and this is partially true. In the Southwest, it is usually hot and dry and humidity levels are low except during the monsoon season. How […]
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The Arborvitae tree
The Arborvitae tree is a beautiful lime green conifer tree. Pictured above is the Golden Dwarf Arborvitae a compact dwarf evergreen shrub. With a pointed globe that rarely needs pruning. It is a bright golden yellow foliage that develops into a rich bronze color in winter. Plant them in pairs or groups in borders, informal rows excellent choice […]
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Raywood Ash Tree
The Raywood Ash Tree (Fraxinus oxycarpa) does well in the Southwest. It likes full sun and can tolerate poor soils. They have dark green foliage that turns an attractive burgundy red in fall. They are resistant to the Ash blight. It will lose its leaves in winter but bounces right back in mid-spring. They […]
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Wichita Blue Juniper
Wichita Blue Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum). An evergreen conifer that does very well around the Southwest. It is drought-tolerant and requires very little maintenance. It does not produce berries or cones which means very little maintenance or pruning.
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Easy spring gardening tips
Here are some easy spring gardening tips. Spring is the perfect time to start your gardening journey for several reasons. First and foremost, the weather is ideal for most plants to thrive. The combination of warmer temperatures and increased sunlight provides the necessary conditions for plants to grow and flourish. Do not pull out your […]
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To prune or not to prune
To prune or not to prune To prune or not to prune. This is the time of year (winter) when most of the pruning should be done. However, there are certain flowering trees and shrubs that should not be pruned at this time of year. The list includes wisteria, lilac, forsythia, viburnum, flowering quince, flowering […]
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End of year Garden Chores
End of year Garden Chores. Another year has gone by, and they just seem to get shorter and shorter every year! It has been quite a warm winter as well. With that in mind, there are still plenty of chores to do around the yard. It is now time to rake those leaves that have […]
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Mediterranean palm tree Information
Mediterranean Palm Tree (Chamaerops humilis) is a tough, attractive palm well suited for landscapes that experience both heat and cold. Although it is considered slow-growing, this palm can eventually reach 15 to 20 feet tall and nearly as wide, forming a bold, architectural presence in the landscape. One of its standout features is its exceptional […]
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Fall Colors in Las Cruces
Fall Plants for color in the American Southwest
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