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Wrong Plant, Wrong Place: Ficus Nitida
Landscape No-No, Landscape Problems, Trees
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…
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Pruning Flowering Shrubs in Late Summer
Drought Tolerant, Fuss Free Plant, Shrubs
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…
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Planting & Care of Cacti & Succulents
Agave, Cactus/Succulents, desert gardening, Drought Tolerant, Succulent Gardening
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.
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Pink Crown of Flowers: Arizona Fishhook Cactus
Arizona garden, Cactus/Succulents, desert gardening, Drought Tolerant
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.…
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Drought Tolerant, Year Round Bloom: Angelita Daisy
desert gardening, Drought Tolerant, Fuss Free Plant, Perennial, Southwest garden
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…