The Garden Phlox is a perennial that produces flowers in clusters that grow atop of dark green leaves on vertical stems. They are very attractive, fragrant and need full sun to thrive. Garden Phlox provides nectar to butterflies in summer and fall.
Do you plan on starting an ornamental cactus garden? These cactus varieties are attractive, hearty, and relatively easy to cultivate: bishop’s cap, goat's horn, star cactus, Baja yellow barrel, queen of the night, big needle, and elephant's tooth.
The USDA has divided the map of North America into 11 plant hardiness zones. On average, each defined zone is roughly 10 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the zone above it and roughly 10 degrees Fahrenheit cooler than the one below it.
Because of the lack of rainfall, desert soils aren't like anything you'd find in other regions of the country. For best results, you may find it necessary to add compost and ground bark products to the soil.
African iris is a perennial that can grow up to four feet tall. It grows best with lots of sun and a little shade in a well-drained soil. This plant has an upright shape and produces white flowers all year round.
If you want to enjoy a warm fire outside during cold winter months, you should consider a chimenea fireplace. This type of fireplace has become increasingly popular in the past several years and is perfect for both a warm fire and garden/deck accent.
Trees are a key part of any landscaping project, providing structure, and the ceilings and walls of our outdoor spaces. That doesn’t change just because you’re in the desert, but the water consumption is different. Desert trees will need less water to survive in the dry environment.
The sunflower and all other flowers in the sunflower family (such as daisies, yarrow, and goldenrod), look like one large flower. But each head is composed of hundreds of tiny flowers called florets, which ripen and become seeds.
If you decide to plant some trees along your fence line for additional privacy or to improve your landscape's appearance, it is important to take property lines and easement into consideration now and in the future when the trees and their root systems expand.
Have you ever wondered why people mist their indoor plants in addition to regular watering? Not only does the mist give an instant drink to thirsty leaves, but it also helps remove dust.
Do you come from a region where having a lawn around your house is the rule rather than the exception? You may be able to accomplish some of the greenery you seek by using a low-water groundcover instead of grass.
We get a lot of questions about how to care for succulents. It's simple: don't water them to much, and make sure they're in the appropriate light zone in your home.
Whenever you purchase a designer container for your indoor plants, remember to check that it has a drainage hole. If it doesn't and you can't drill one, you risk letting the standing water create root rot.
A good garden has innumerable benefits. When well thought out, it will attract butterflies, dragonflies, birds, and all sorts of fascinating fauna. By mixing colors and specific plants, you will find you will have an interesting menagerie throughout the year.
Shrubs come in a large variety of sizes, forms, textures, and colors, which makes them great for any number of landscaping uses. They can be used as seasonal impact for their flowers, as accents, for borders, hedges, or even in containers.
When you’re already leading a busy lifestyle, you may find that there’s never quite enough time to get your hands in the soil of your garden. Let’s talk about the look you hope to achieve, so that we can help you find the plants and flowers that will accomplish it without creating a lot of new work for you.
If you’re growing food, there are plenty of organic fertilizers and pest control methods that can help keep your garden pesticide-free and safe.
For best results, when planting in your garden, you always want to purchase plants with more buds than blooms. Although a plant in full bloom may look more attractive initially, the one in bud is less susceptible to transplant shock and will provide plenty of color later on.
Don't forget to feed the birds! Garden centers are a good place to find a selection of bird feeders, birdbaths, and fountains or ponds for the birds in your yard to enjoy. Look for squirrel feeders, seed, and hummingbird food to attract wildlife to your garden.
A pergola is a great way to define an outdoor living space, effectively separating that area from the rest of the yard. Vine-like plants can be trained through the lattice roof, providing extra shade and creating a pleasing effect.
Want to control aphids in your garden without introducing nasty chemicals to the environment? Consider adding ladybugs into the mix. Ladybugs (and their larvae) feed on pesky aphids, as well as mites and small caterpillars.
Do you want to attract hummingbirds to your desert garden? Try planting Texas red yucca, a Southwest native that’s both heat and drought tolerant. This beautiful plant offers bright red flowers that are a favorite of hummingbirds.
Do you know what to look for when trying to find the healthiest and most likely to succeed plants at the nursery? Rather than evaluating a plant based on height or number of buds or blossoms, you want to look for plants with dark green leaves and compact growth.
Did you realize most of Australia is arid? That means many Australian plants work well in desert conditions here in the U.S. Before you undertake your next gardening project, take a minute to peruse the newest Aussie plants. You'll be surprised at the remarkable attributes of these attractive "down under" specimens.
