Xeriscaping
Aptenia Plants for Ground Cover
Aptenia plants for ground cover – A delight to many gardeners, commonly known as Aptenia Cordifolia or Hearts and Flowers. Their lush green leaves and bright blooms transform any space into a vibrant landscape. Used for ground cover, Aptenia adds both function and beauty to your garden. It is a succulent, meaning it retains water. […]
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Growing Cholla Cactus
The Ultimate Guide to Growing Cholla Cactus: Secrets for Success Cylindropuntia is a genus of cacti (family Cactaceae). Ever thought about adding a bit of Desert to your garden? The cholla cactus, with its unique and striking appearance, offers just that. Perfect for both indoor and outdoor spaces, this resilient plant brings a touch of nature’s rugged […]
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Growing Claret Cup Cactus
Growing Claret Cup Cactus: A Comprehensive Guide Looking for a stunning addition to your garden that combines beauty and hardiness? Meet the Claret Cup Cactus Echinocereus triglochidiatus. In the Hedgehog family. Native to the arid regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, this vibrant cactus draws gardeners for its striking red flowers and […]
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Organic Gardening Tips Beginners
If you are a novice in the world of gardening and want to explore the wonders of organic gardening, then you have come to the right place. Organic gardening is not only beneficial for the environment but also for your health. It involves growing plants and vegetables without the use of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. […]
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Growing and Caring for Cacti
10 answers to your questions about growing and caring for Cacti Cacti are often used as indoor plants because they are easy to care for and look quite interesting, fitting harmoniously into almost any interior. How should cacti be watered? In the winter season, cacti do not need moisture for 3 months, but if the […]
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Caring for Ash Trees Southwest USA
The Modesto, and Bonita Ash trees are very similar in size and look. However, from my own observation, the leaves on the Bonita ash are larger making it a slightly better shade tree.
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The Road Kill Cactus
The Road Kill Cactus. (Consolea Rubescens). Flat paddle cactus that resembles something that was flattened by an 18-wheeler on a lonely desert road. But it is a cool-looking cactus that will look good in your indoor cactus collection. Unlike most desert cacti this one likes more water than others. It also likes humidity especially if […]
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Care of Purple Fountain Grass
The care of Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum ‘Rubrum’) will do well in and around the American Southwest. It does well in USDA zones 8 – 10 and needs to be cut down each year in cooler climates. It produces nice spiky arching plumes and purple/bronze colored thin leaf blades thus its common name. Lush, […]
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Watering Plants During Drought
Watering your plants during drought season. Around the Southwest, the drought season is every year starting in late spring and lasting until mid-fall. The lakes are low and water rights are always going through legal maneuvering. A few clouds around the horizon but they rarely amount to anything. It is tough to conserve water when […]
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Red Yucca Plants
How to Take Care of Red Yucca Plants in Pots: Simple Tips for the Home Gardener In this article, we will talk about how to take care of red yucca. A little-known plant called red yucca can turn a backyard into an oasis. Red yucca is a succulent perennial that grows in dry climates and […]
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