In the dry, dusty desert, tiles, stones, and other hard-edged landscaping features can make a big difference in how your backyard or garden looks. Groundcover plants work well with these features, softening the lines that would otherwise be harsh.
Just how big is the world-record-holding watermelon? It is reported that the largest watermelon on record worldwide weighed 260 pounds.
It’s important to remember that many homebuyers can view an unkept garden as a sign that you didn’t properly care for the inside of your home. If you need to get your flowerbeds in shape before your next open house, we’ve got everything you need to get started.
Some cacti have small thin roots that grow near the surface of the soil in order to collect as much rainwater as possible during the few times that it does rain in the desert. They can also have a single, long thick root that stretches deep down to reach underground water supplies when the top soil is dry.
Gardeners Quiz: Q: What is the only fruit that bears its seeds on the outside? A) Pineapple; B) Raspberry; C) Kiwi; D) Strawberry. A: "D". The average strawberry has 200 seeds!
Northeners can sometimes get away with treating crape myrtles as shrub plants that die back in winter but come back in spring. Crape myrtles planted in northern regions will have a smaller size, maybe reaching just four feet tall, but owners will still get to enjoy their fantastic floral clusters.
There are not many types of perennial vegetables. One example, though, is asparagus, which is not really at full production for as long as five years after it was planted, depending on the particular type. But it’s so delicious that it is well worth the patience.
If you hate the idea of having a drab-looking yard for yet another year, you may want to stop by the nursery to learn how to make your garden grow. Not only do we have the plants you’ll love, but also the nutrition that will keep them blooming.
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.
For the best results, use fertilizer and amended soil. After you amend the soil to plant your new plant, add transplant fertilizer to the soil, and then backfill around the plant.
Desert plants have developed various ways to maximize their water intake while reducing overall water loss. While some plants have long roots that are able to access water deep in the soil, others have branched roots, enabling them to get water over a wide area.
Tall grasses encourage birds in your yard because they provide excellent cover for ground nesting birds, and a place to scurry during rainy or windy weather.
Love gardening but hate the dirt that gets lodged underneath your nails? A simple way to prevent dirty fingernails is to run your fingers across a bar of soap. Nothing will be able to become lodged in your nails when you have it filled with soap. Washing out the soap when you’re done is simple and easy too.
Chalk Dudleya is a stunning succulent plant that grows low to the ground in a profusion of silver, blue and green leaves. This type of succulent is a perfect desert boarder landscape addition, and it grows beautifully in pots too.
The ultimate hangout for those chillier evenings is the fire-pit that came from the Greeks who cut out turf to create their own. Then as now, it was a place for family and friends to gather to stay warm and socialize.
When landscaping in a desert environment, certain plants fare better than others in the hot, dry climate. Xerophytes – plants like cacti – are the best plants to use when engaging in desert landscaping because they are generally built with a way to store water.
Every specialty has its insider terms. For example, we use the word “naturalize” to describe bulbs like daffodils, hyacinths and crocus that require very little care but continue to multiply and bloom year after year.
Before planting a rambling rose or vine that will have limbs as thick as a small tree, you should first install a support system, such as a trellis or arbor that will accommodate the plant's mature size.
Gardeners Quiz: Q: Who is the patron saint of gardeners, horticulture, florists, brides and brewers? A) St. Adela ; B) St. Abigail; C) St. Flora; D) St. Dorothy. A: "D" St. Dorothy.
Want to create a native wildlife habitat in your outdoor space? Use things like native vegetation, shrubs, thickets, and brush piles or even dead trees to provide a safe place where wildlife can go to get away from people, predators, and inclement weather.
Hydrangeas are a great summer flower, as this genus starts flowering in June and doesn’t really stop until the frost hits. In addition, this plant offers a variety of colors, including the traditional blue, as well as an array of whites, pinks, and reds.
Just because you live in a desert climate doesn't mean you can't grow fruits in your garden. In fact, there are numerous fruiting tree cultivars that prefer arid conditions. Here are a few: peach (Desert Gold), pomegranate (Wonderful), plum (Santa Rosa), fig (Brown Turkey), as well as citrus tree varieties and dates.
