Organic Gardening
Soil amendments for gardening
Soil amendments for gardening – Does gardening require soil amendments? Yes, it does. The soil in the southwest is poor. We recommend Back To Earth Compost for planting trees, shrubs, and other larger outdoor type plants. We recommend using it at about a half and half ratio. Half native soil and the other Back to […]
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Southwest front yard landscaping
Southwest front yard landscaping ideas. The look of your lawn and garden may be the first and possibly the most lasting impression people have of your home and property you can red-design or spruce it up without having to fork out the big bucks. Front yard landscaping ideas Landscaping plays an essential role in enhancing […]
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The Redbud Trees
The Redbud Trees are small to medium-sized deciduous (leaves will drop winter) trees that bloom in early spring. The majority of them grow about 15-30 ft. tall which makes them a great candidate for a small backyard or patio. They produce small finger-like deep dark lavender blooms that will eventually turn into a heart-shaped leaf. […]
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Choose the Right Plants For Your Climate Zone
How to Choose the Right Plants For Your Climate Zone Global warming has taken its toll on our climate, giving us shorter winters and longer, hotter summers. While the warmer weather can sound like a dream fulfilled for some, the effects of global climate change are not all pleasant and they could have adverse effects […]
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Growing a Healthy Garden
Growing a Healthy Garden: The Key to Weight Loss? Growing a Healthy Garden in hot climates. Even though gardening in the Southwest U.S. presents a few challenges, it is still possible to grow a diverse range of fruits and vegetables right in your own backyard. In addition to the fresh taste and cost benefits of […]
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Care of Knock Out Roses
The care of Knock Out roses Care of Knock Out Roses. These roses continually produce blooms all spring and throughout the fall seasons in the Southwest. They are self-cleaning this means very little dead-heading. The blooms are a bright candy apple red color. Plant them several in a row to make a gorgeous hedge or […]
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Colorful Houseplant Leaves – for Indoor Decoration
Colorful Houseplant Leaves – for Indoor Decoration. There are lots of colorful foliage plants to use indoors. Here are some that work well no matter where you live. The Croton Plant (Codiaeum variegatum pictum) A plant with exotic thick leaves that show a variety of striped dark green to bright yellow leaves. It will grow […]
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Dead Nettle Plant – Care and Planting
The Dead Nettle Plant is a great little leaf plant that is perfect for ground-cover or in a decorative pot. It is a herbaceous perennial and likes acidic soil. There are about 50 species of this plant but the most common is the white Nancy (Malculatum). These are usually sold at most retail gardening stores […]
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Insects and Diseases on plants
Insects and diseases on plants are a big problem for almost any part of the U.S. or in the world, and the Southwest U.S.region has its share of pests and diseases. Many folks have no idea why a plant looks magnificent one day then almost withers away a few days later. It’s always best to […]
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What is fertilizer
What is fertilizer? Have you ever wondered what are those three numbers on a bag, box, or package of fertilizer mean? How do you analyze them? What about chemicals versus organic? Why do we need to fertilize our plants and trees in the first place? I will answer these questions in the best layman’s terms […]
