Xeriscaping
Golden Barrel Cactus Plants
Golden Barrel Cactus Plants is a must-have for any cactus garden or outdoor design. It is unique; its spherical shape adds a good form element that stands out, while its golden spines catch light beautifully. This hardy plant thrives in dry climates and requires minimal care, making it both practical and visually striking. Whether you’re […]
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Parry’s Agave Plant
Parry’s Agave Plant also called mescal agave (Agave Parryi or Asparagaceae) is a desert plant that resembles an artichoke and is in the Century plant family. It’s an amazing plant that will shoot out a tall stalk that resembles asparagus plants. It does this when it is fully mature. The stalk is will grow up […]
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The Ocotillo Plant
The Ocotillo Plant (Fouquieria splendens). It is an early spring blooming desert flowering plant. Its long spiny limbs or stems will twist and turn out towards the sky. It will look great in all desert landscapes and can tolerate poor sandy soil. It is a plant that is indigenous to the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts. They produce […]
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The Vitex Tree Care
The Vitex tree botanical name: Agnus-castus. It likes full Sun – USDA Zones 6-10. Also called the Chaste tree, Chasteberry, and Lilac Chaste Berry. It will eventually reach about 15-20ft. tall and wide sometimes taller after 30 years. A low-water tree once it is well established. Beautiful spiky dark lilac blooms in late spring and early […]
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Firecracker Plant Care and planting
They need lots of water during the first 2-3 years after initial planting however, it’s really a good plant for the Southwest region as it only needs moderate watering after the third year of growth. You should fertilize with a good all-purpose fertilizer during the early spring seasons
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Types of Succulent Pictures
Types of Succulent Pictures. We have a ton of succulent images for those who want to know the names of the most common succulent plants. Succulents are a big family and what we have here is what most people purchase at local nurseries and greenhouse retail stores. These plants retain water making them water-tolerant. For […]
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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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