Fall Rose, ‘Double Delight’ In the Desert Southwest, we are blessed with two different blooming seasons – spring and again in fall. While two bloom seasons is generally one more than many regions experience, roses don’t enjoy the heat of summer and go into summer dormancy. That means that they just exist and don’t grow […]
This beautiful plant is one of my favorite shrubs in the garden – so much so, that I have three. Yellow bells produce bell-shaped flowers beginning in spring and lasting through the fall months until the first frost. Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to the flowers. The vibrant green foliage and colorful flowers make this […]
In the past, people have asked me how long does a saguaro cactus arm take to grow back. The commonly held belief is that it takes 100 years before they will develop an arm. However, as with much plant information, this answer is not always correct, it actually takes less time for a saguaro cactus to […]
The saguaro cactus is one of the most iconic plants of Arizona, (Carnegiea gigantea), it is perhaps the most recognizable trademark of the Sonoran desert with their tall arms reaching toward the sky. Although, saguaros are only in some regions of the Sonoran desert. The vast majority are found in Arizona and Mexico. They are […]
Do you like hummingbirds? If so, you may want to make sure that you have some autumn sage (Salvia greggii) growing in your garden – it is a hummingbird magnet. While red is the most common color of this small shrub, it also comes in other colors including shades of pink, purple, coral and white. […]
Ficus Nitida simply the wrong plant, and usually in the wrong place. I think this photo probably speaks for itself….. But, I will add to it by saying that it is vital to realize that the little, spindly tree that you plant WILL GROW. Be sure to check the mature size of any tree, (or […]
Late August to early September is when I usually lightly prune a few of my summer flowering shrubs. I just finished pruning my Red Bird-of-Paradise (Caesalpinia pulcherrima), taking off about 1/3 of the height. This helps to promote additional flowers in early October. The keyword here is to prune lightly, not severely prune. By pruning […]
Agave macroacantha with ‘Firesticks’ Succulents are some of my favorite types of plants. I especially like the smaller agave species such as Agave parryi, Agave victoria-reginae, and Agave bovicornuta to name a few. Let’s talk a little about how to care for cacti and succulents. Silver Spurge (Gopher Plant) Agave, cactus, yuccas, as well as […]
I just had to share this photo of my flowering Arizona fishhook cactus(Mammillaria grahamii) also known as (Mammillaria microcarpa). While walking outside in the garden this morning, I caught a glimpse of pink off in the distance. As I went over to explore further, I noticed my little Arizona fishhook cactus in full bloom. I don’t […]
Angelita Daisy (Tetraneuris acaulis) syn. Hymenoxys acaulis Angelita daisy is a beautiful, small perennial that is a reliable producer of yellow daisy-like flowers throughout the year. The heaviest blooms occur in winter and spring, which makes this little plant an asset to the landscape. They grow to approximately 10″ high and up to 18″ wide. […]
