Xeriscaping
Types of Ice plants – Spring Desert Color
Types of Ice Plants – Scientific name – Delosperma. In the Southwest Ice plants thrive in heat and poor soil. These plants are succulents and are drought tolerant making them a perfect choice for Xeriscape or rock gardens. It is an excellent groundcover for those looking to cover a large landscape. The flower attracts bees […]
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The Texas Mountain Laurel Tree
They grow up to 15-maybe 20 ft. tall and about 15 ft. wide. It loves full sun and thrives in and around the southwest. It is a moderate water tree once it becomes established. Typically, after the third year of planting. The pods, flowers, stems, and bark are highly toxic.
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Desert Evergreen Shrubs
The Desert Southwest does not need to be all cactus. Here is a list of plants That will stay evergreen year round.
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Desert Plants Names and Pictures
Desert Plant Names with Pictures and Descriptions. Desert Landscape Design or Xeriscape.
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Chilean Mesquite Tree
The Chilean Mesquite tree also called a thornless Mesquite tree (Prosopis chilensis) does very well in the southwestern United States. It will grow to about 40 ft. tall and 40ft wide. It is a thornless mesquite tree and provides lots of good shade during the hot summer months. A very majestic-looking tree for home landscaping. […]
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Southwest landscaping plants
Who says we can’t have “Colorful shrubs and plants in the Southwest”? Here is a list of “Easy care southwest landscaping plants”. The Beautiful Cholla Cactus (Opuntia genus) – You plant this cactus and forget about it. It blooms in mid-spring lasting till early summer. They come in bright pink shown below and a […]
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Plant a tree properly
The ideal time to plant your tree or shrub in the Southwest is in early spring or fall. However, you can plant your tree in containers any time of the year. But in mid-summer, you will have to apply more water than what is required during the spring seasons. The only problem with planting in mid-winter is battling the cold weather and the hard ground!
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Hollywood Juniper Tree
Hollywood Juniper Tree (Juniperus chinensis ‘Torulosa’). Is a fast-growing Juniper up to 15-20 ft. in height and about 10-15 ft. wide. A very hardy evergreen tree that will add interest to your landscape. Plant 3-4 in a row for an interesting border wall. The stems will twist and turn in all directions. Where to place […]
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Purple Heart Plant
The Purple Heart Plant (Tradescantia pallida). A great looking succulent that retains its leaves throughout the summer and fall seasons. It is a vigorous plant that spreads quickly and is considered a ground cover. The stems are thick and contain mostly water. Purple Heart Plant Thick purple leaves and stems with a bright small pink […]
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Red Bird of Paradise Plant
The Red Bird of Paradise plant (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) is also called the Mexican red bird of paradise and the pride of Barbados. The flowers produce beautiful bright red/orange blooms and thrive in hot warm climates. The fern-like small-sized foliage resembles a Mesquite bush or a fern shrub. If you are looking for that tropical […]
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