How To Grow Flower Carpet Roses Roses are such classic beauties in the garden and we all love the thousands of colors and flower types that hybridizers have to offer. Each seems unique and personal. And Flower Carpet roses are truly unique because they grow low like a groundcover. Adding Flower Carpet Roses in Your…
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What To Plant For A Butterfly Garden There is something about butterflies lighting on flowers that is simultaneously calming and exciting. Anyone who thinks you can’t have these delightful moments in a desert Southwest garden is mistaken. We can help by growing perennials that are in bloom and full of nectar when most butterflies are…
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5 Agaves That Grow Well In The Desert Agaves are an iconic succulent of the Southwestern landscape and thrive in our dry climate with little care. Their fleshy leaves come in a multitude of shapes from large and wide to skinny and narrow. The leaves are arranged in a rosette pattern, and most have sharp…
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How to Grow Catmint (Nepeta faassenii) Catmint, or Nepeta faassenii, is a low maintenance, durable plant that is easy to grow in many Southwest gardens. These plants spread easily, growing to about 18 inches wide so it makes an excellent groundcover. It’s purple flower spikes rise to about the same height. A member of the…
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What Is Used As An Organic Fertilizer Anymore, there are so many types of organic fertilizer, it can be difficult to know which organic fertilizer is best for your gardening situation. Some fertilizers are better for vegetables and some are better suited for getting more blooms on your plants. In this article we will go…
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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Zinnia People are concerned about the recent decline in native pollinators. This has highlighted the need to grow more native plants in our yards. Great idea! But most gardeners want colorful plants in their yards. Never fear – native zinnia are here! Native pollinators are programmed to look…
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How To Plant and Care For Trumpet Vine As you are planning to add some beautiful flowering Vines to a block fence/wall this Fall you might want to consider the Trumpet Vine. Trumpet vine (Campsis radicans), hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 9, is a woody species grown for its…
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How to Grow Chocolate Flower Chocolate flower (Berlanderia lyrata) is a Southwest native packed with flowering power and a bonus—the chocolate aroma of the flowers. Be sure to plant it where you can get a whiff of the scent while walking down a path or sitting on your deck or patio. You can grow this…
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Planting Baja Fairy Duster (Calliandra californica) Colorful flowers, attractive foliage, heat tolerance, and wildlife magnet are just a few of the characteristics that describe Baja Fairy Duster. This Mexican native thrives in desert gardens due to its drought tolerance and ability to handle full sun, reflected heat, and partial shade. One of Baja Fairy Duster’s…
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How To Care For A Pygmy Date Palm In A Pot When caring for a Pygmy date palm in a pot there are only three things you need to do. Just three simple things! 1)Avoid pruning unless necessary 2)Fertilize one to four times a year 3)Don’t over water Avoid Pruning Your Pygmy Date Palm Unless…
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