Tree Landscaping
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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Rose of Sharon Plants
Rose of Sharon Plants (Hibiscus syriacus). The Aphrodite rose of Sharon flower. The Rose of Sharon or “althaea” (althea) Hibiscus syriacus. This plant does very well in the desert southwest. They will bloom in late spring and continue blooming till late fall. This means great color throughout the spring, summer, and fall seasons. It is […]
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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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Pruning tips and tools
Pruning tips and tools. The best time to prune trees and shrubs is January through March. However, dead branches can be removed at any time of the year, with pruning tips and tools. Pruning trees and shrubs is a common horticultural practice that involves selectively removing certain parts of a plant to promote its health, […]
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