Entries by arizonaplantlady@gmail.com

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Sow Wildflower Seed in Fall for a Gorgeous Spring Display

California bluebells and red flax Cultivating Wildflowers: Nature’s Colorful Display The Beauty of Spring Wildflowers One of spring’s many joys are the fields of wildflowers that we often see growing along the side of the road.  It is one of the many miracles of nature how such lovely flowers can grow in the wild without […]

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Celebrating “Second Spring” in the Southwest Garden

Cultivating Wildflowers: Nature’s Colorful Display Rediscovering the Desert’s Beauty in Fall As summer begins to slowly fade and the heat begins to dissipate, the Southwestern garden comes alive with second spring. In the absence of scorching 100+ degree temperatures, both plants and people reawaken to the vibrant beauty of the desert landscape during the fall season. […]

How to Fertilize Cactus and Succulents in Containers

Fertilize Cactus and Succulents in Containers Tips for Fertilizing Cactus and Succulents in Containers Many of you appreciate the beauty and the low-maintenance of using succulents (including cactus) in containers With succulents coming in a myriad of colors and unique shapes, they add welcome beauty to our outdoor spaces. Photo: Blue Elf Aloe (Aloe x […]

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Avoiding Storm Damage – Desert Museum Palo Verde Trees

Exploring the Beauty of the Desert Museum Palo Verde ‘Desert Museum’ Palo Verde Trees The Desert Museum Palo Verde (Parkinsonia ‘Desert Museum’), a beloved tree in arid climates, graces numerous residential, commercial, and community landscapes. Its striking medium-green trunk, feathery foliage, and golden late spring flowers contribute to its widespread popularity. While wind damage can […]

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Sunburned Citrus: Common Signs of Sun Damage

The Sunburn Experience: Not Just for Humans Have you ever had a sunburn? Maybe a better question is, “Who hasn’t?” Well, did you know that many plants get too much as well? Sunburned Citrus: A Common Concern On a recent visit to a client who was worried about her newly planted citrus trees. Sunburned Citrus […]

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8 Colorful Plants for the Desert Garden and Where to Find Them

When people think about what a desert garden looks like, what comes to mind? Perhaps, visions of lots of brown with rocks and a cactus or two? Maybe visions of mostly brown terrain with scattered rocks and a couple of cacti? But in reality, the possibilities for colorful plants for the desert garden are far […]

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Protecting Your Desert Garden From a Heatwave

Protecting Your Desert Garden From a Heatwave Summers in the desert garden is hot. That’s no surprise. However, there are periods within these hot months when temperatures climb higher than normal. Because of this, we do need to help protect our gardens from the effects of a heatwave. So, what is considered a heatwave in […]

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Fuzzy Flowers and Sunscreen….

I absolutely love spring.  Some years, spring never arrives.  Sometimes spring goes missing and winter turns right into summer.  But not this year.  We have had beautiful weather and I have enjoyed being outdoors.   But, all good things must come to an end.  Now don’t get me wrong.  I do like the summer, but you […]