Vines
Hall’s Honeysuckle in the Southwest: Fragrant Beauty With Fast Growth
Few vines can match the sweet fragrance and vigorous growth of Lonicera japonica ‘Halliana’, commonly known as Hall’s Honeysuckle. This classic flowering vine has been popular for generations because of its long blooming season, fast coverage, and ability to thrive in difficult conditions. In many Southwest landscapes, it is often used on fences, arbors, pergolas, […]
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Why Zinnias Thrive in Hot Weather
If you want dependable summer color in Southwest New Mexico, zinnias are hard to beat. Why Zinnias Thrive in Hot Weather They love the heat.They tolerate our intense sun.And they bloom nonstop when many other flowers are struggling. Whether you garden in Las Cruces, El Paso, or surrounding desert communities, zinnias are one of the […]
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Types of Trumpet Vines
Types of trumpet vines. These vines are fast-growing flowering vines that attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators. Trumpet vines thrive in hot, sunny climates, making them an excellent choice for gardeners living in the desert Southwest and similar arid regions. Their ability to tolerate reflected heat, poor soils, and long periods of drought allows them […]
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How to Care for Trumpet Vines
Trumpet vines are like that friend who’s fun, loud, and a little bit wild. Gorgeous, full of energy, attracts a crowd (hummingbirds!)—but if you don’t set boundaries early, they take over everything. How to Care for Trumpet Vines. Trumpet vines do well in and around the Southwest region of the U.S. Here’s a casual, step-by-step […]
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Types of Creeping Charlie
A Simple Guide for Indoor Plant Lovers Types of Creeping Charlie. This one is called Glechoma hederacea in the scientific world and is an indoor plant you’ve probably seen (or heard about) if you’re into houseplants. Some call it ground ivy because of how it grows in sprawling, vine-like mats. Fun fact: it’s actually part […]
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Sweet Potato Vine Plants
How to care for The Sweet Potato Vine. Where to place it and how it does in hot/cold weather.
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Passion Vine Care
Passion Vine Care and where to plant (Passiflora caerulea). Also called the Passion flower and the Maypop plant, why because the blooms pop in May. There are many passion vines but this one is an excellent vine to plant in your garden and will do well in and around the Southwest. It is native to […]
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Plants that bloom all summer – In the Southwest
Plants that bloom all summer long throughout the hot summer months. In the Southwest, it can get brutally hot; it is not unusual to see temperatures soar into the double digits from June until late August. Most plants stop growing, and blooms are nonexistent. Except for some, here in this article is a list of […]
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Lady Banks Rose for landscape
Lady Banks Rose for landscape. The Lady Banks rose (Rosa banksiae) is a flowering thornless rose. If pruned correctly it can stand on its own trunks. It is a vigorous grower and tolerates poor soil but will do better in good organic compost. The most common one is the Yellow variety followed by the white […]
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List of ground cover plants
List of ground cover plants. Many ground cover plants are vines that have no support. You can plant them in the ground with well-composted soil. But in and around the southwest, most will do better in shady conditions. Underneath a tree or morning, sun, and afternoon shade works best. Here is a list of ground […]
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