Xeriscaping
Mexican Primrose Plant
The Mexican Primrose plant is also called Texas Primrose, Evening Primrose, and its botanical name Oenothera Berlandieri. It can grow in poor soil but will do better with composted loamy soil. It is considered a low-water plant but can also take lots of water. Tolerates full sun but will bloom longer if placed in morning […]
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The Emu Bush
The Emu bush is in the Figwort family (Eremophila plant). It’s often called the Valentine bush because of its vibrant pink flowers. It thrives in the dry, hot desert southwest, making it a favorite for xeriscaping. This hardy plant tolerates extreme heat and requires little water, fitting well with the region’s climate. It can tolerate […]
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Purple Verbena Plants
Purple Verbena Plants are beautiful cascading purple flowers great for Xeriscaping landscapes. This really nice-looking desert plant will do well in rock gardens or places where there is lots of hot sun. There are numerous types of Verbena plants and the one pictured above is the trailing variety. How big do Purple Verbena Plants Grow? […]
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Small Desert Plants
Small Desert Plants for the southwest. These small cactus plants are great for a small Xeriscape landscape design. Most will require little water and will tolerate full hot sun…perfect for those small hot places that are bare.
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How to grow Russian sage
How to grow Russian sage. The Russian sagebrush or plant – (Peroviskia artiplicifolia) Russian Sage Plant How to grow Russian Sage Many new gardeners mistake this plant for a Lavender or Texas sage bushes, it is not a true sage, and its origin comes from Russia. It is a flowering herbaceous perennial. For this post, […]
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The Arborvitae tree
The Arborvitae tree is a beautiful lime green conifer tree. Pictured above is the Golden Dwarf Arborvitae a compact dwarf evergreen shrub. With a pointed globe that rarely needs pruning. It is a bright golden yellow foliage that develops into a rich bronze color in winter. Plant them in pairs or groups in borders, informal rows excellent choice […]
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Wichita Blue Juniper
Wichita Blue Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum). An evergreen conifer that does very well around the Southwest. It is drought-tolerant and requires very little maintenance. It does not produce berries or cones which means very little maintenance or pruning.
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Water Smart Plants
Water Conservation with the right plants. Water Smart Plants. Living in the Southwest USA does require special needs when it comes to finding the right plants for your garden. I love planting stuff almost year-round, outdoors, and indoors, with vegetables, flowers, annuals, and perennials. But in mid-summer, I struggle to keep my plants looking their […]
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Types of landscape design
Types of landscape design information. Landscaping your area is a big chore to some, it requires time to measure, visit the local nursery store and then start looking for the right plants. Hiring a local professional landscaper is the right thing to do, however, here are some helpful tips that could save you both time […]
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The Yellow Bird of Paradise Plant
The Yellow Bird of Paradise Plant (caespalpinia gilliesii) is a very drought-tolerant, hardy plant for the Southwest. It has large yellow flowers and striking long red stamens. It’s a great plant for rock or xeriscaping gardens. It will grow to about 7 maybe 10 ft. tall and wide. It works great for a small screen or […]
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