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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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Desert Front Yard Landscaping Ideas

Desert Front Yard Landscaping Ideas

Desert Front yard landscaping ideas. If you live in the desert Southwest, you can do a lot to dress up your front yard or re-landscape it. As we all know the summer heat is brutal on non-native plants. This post focuses on low-water plants and trees that are colorful like Lavender, Verbena, Lantana, and outdoor […]

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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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The Emu Bush

The Emu bush is in the Figwort family (Eremophila plant).  It is also called the Valentine bush.  It grows well in the arid desert southwest.  It can tolerate poor soil and does not require much water once established.  This is a good plant for Xeriscaping landscapes or as a stand-alone plant. Place in full sun […]

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