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Arizona garden, California desert garden, desert gardening, Gardening With Kids, Las Vegas gardening, Southwest garden, Vegetable Gardening, vegetables

The Dirty Secret of Vegetable Gardening

Think all vegetables come out of the garden looking perfect? Think again…

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5 Ways to Save Water in the Dry Climate Garden

Less water doesn’t mean a boring garden. Here are 5 tips for a beautiful, dry climate garden that saves water.

Arizona garden, AZ Plant Lady, California desert garden, desert gardening, Landscape Problems, Nevada garden, New Mexico garden, Perennial, Roses in the Desert, Shrubs, Southwest garden

What’s Chewing On My Leaves?

Have you ever noticed circular areas missing from your leaves? If so, you aren’t alone. The other day I noticed several of my plants with neat semi-circular sections missing. But, was I worried? Nope, and I’ll tell you why in my latest garden video. The Enigmatic Damage to Leaves A Puzzling Leaf Discovery Noelle: Hey there, fellow […]

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A Front Garden (NOT a Yard)

Exploring My Front Garden: More Than Just a Yard Do you have a front garden adorned with perennials and succulents, or do you simply call it a front yard? Personally, I prefer not to refer to the front area of a home as a mere ‘yard’. The definition of the word ‘yard‘ is “a piece […]

Arizona garden, desert gardening, Horticulturist, Landscape Problems, Perennial, Shrubs, Southwest garden

Behind Every Green Thumb Are a Trail of Dead Plants

A ‘Painted Lady’ butterfly drinking nectar from a lantana. Learning from Mistakes in the Garden: A Green Thumb’s Journey Embracing the Reality of Gardening Do you know someone who has a green thumb? Usually, it’s someone with a beautiful garden that stands out among their neighbors with thriving plants that flourish.  While you may think […]

Arizona garden, California desert garden, desert gardening, Flowering Annuals, Las Vegas gardening, New Mexico garden, Southwest garden, Wildflowers

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. […]

Cactus/Succulents

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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The Importance of Proper Shrub Pruning

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to take another photo of a landscape I passed by in a neighborhood where I had just finished up a landscape consultation. I was shocked at the mushroom shaped shrubs. The Pitfalls of Shrub Pruning Mistakes Sadly, I often see examples of truly ‘interesting’ or should I […]

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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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