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Brittle Brush Native Plant with Yellow Flowers

How to Propagate Native Plants

How to Propagate Native Plants Propagating native plants is a rewarding hobby for many people. It’s an essential way to support biodiversity and promote healthy ecosystems. These plants are perfectly adapted to your local environment, making them a low-maintenance and sustainable choice for gardening and landscaping. By learning how to propagate native plants, you can […]

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The Creosote Bush - Flowering

The Creosote Bush

The Creosote Bush (Larrea tridentata), an iconic plant of the Desert Southwest, thrives in some of the harshest conditions on Earth. Its ability to adapt to arid climates and fierce sunlight makes it a marvel of nature. It is native to the Sonoran Desert. Did you know it’s a survivor and a valuable addition to […]

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Aptenia Variegated in hanging pot

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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Cholla Cactus Flower

Growing Cholla Cactus

The Ultimate Guide to Growing Cholla Cactus: Secrets for Success Cylindropuntia is a genus of cacti (family Cactaceae).  Growing Cholla Cactus.  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 […]

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Growing Claret Cup Cactus

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

Organic Gardening Tips Beginners

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 […]

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Care of Cacti

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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Hesperaloe Funifera

Growing Hesperaloe Funifera

Growing Hesperaloe Funifera, commonly known as the Red Yucca, is called the “Little Giant Yucca”.  It has a rich history deeply entrenched in the rugged terrains of North America. This plant’s migration begins in the heart of the Chihuahuan Desert, sprawling across northeastern Mexico and extending its reach into southern Texas. It will do well […]

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How to choose the right pots for cacti

How to Choose the Right Pots for Cacti

How to Choose the Right Pots for Cacti.  Different types of succulents are most often grown in pots made of baked clay or plastic. Expensive ceramic pots look beautiful and traditionally remain in demand, although they are not without drawbacks. They have the following characteristics: Porosity. The surface of clay products “breathes”, quickly absorbs and evaporates […]

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Caring for Ash Trees

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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