Unlocking Desert Gardening Success For my longtime followers who are desert gardeners, you may have noticed that I haven't been blogging as regularly as before. Well, I am excited to tell you the reason why. But first, a little background.…

Old creosote roots with air plants (Living With Air Plants) Air plants are both unique in their shapes as well as their relatively easy care. You have undoubtedly seen these fun plants in all sorts of places. I see them cropping up…

Replacing a Troublesome Plant Making Room for a Healthy Plant We all have that one plant that just doesn't bring us joy anymore. In my case, it was a particular plant that had been causing frustration for years. I finally decided to take…

Let's face it, a winter landscape filled with frost-damaged plants isn't the most attractive. During this time of year, I often find myself itching to grab my pruners and get rid of the ugly, brown growth on my bougainvillea, lantanas, and…

Embracing the Desert's Winter Palette One of the delightful aspects of life in the Southwest is the vibrant outdoor spaces, especially during the winter season. A Break from Landscape Critiques For those who have been following…

Got brown and crispy plants? Put down your pruners if winter has not ended yet!  Are you having a hard time ignoring them the ugliness of the frost-damaged leaves? Or perhaps you have no problem with some brown spots in your garden.…

The past couple of months has been a period of busyness, a new look, and opportunities for me. Normally in December, work in the garden slows down, which means that I have fewer landscape consultations. I welcome this time of year as…

I am always looking for ways to help people on their desert garden journey and so I'm offering a FREE class on 5 reasons you are struggling with your desert garden. As a horticulturist and landscape consultant, I have seen people making…

Olive Rose, one of David Austin's recent introductions Remembering David Austin: The 'Godfather of English Roses' Yesterday, the world lost a man who made a huge contribution to rose lovers all over the world. Called the 'Godfather…