How to Fertilize Cactus and Succulents in Containers
Cactus/Succulents
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
Container…
The Importance of Proper Shrub Pruning
Arizona garden, AZ Plant Lady Classes, California desert garden, desert gardening, Landscape Problems, Nevada garden, Pruning, Shrubs
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…
Avoiding Storm Damage – Desert Museum Palo Verde Trees
Arizona garden, California desert garden, desert gardening, Landscape Problems, Las Vegas gardening, Pruning, Southwest garden, 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…
Sunburned Citrus: Common Signs of Sun Damage
Arizona garden, California desert garden, Citrus, desert gardening, Fruit Trees, Landscape Problems, Las Vegas gardening, Southwest garden
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…
8 Colorful Plants for the Desert Garden and Where to Find Them
Arizona garden, Cactus/Succulents, California desert garden, desert gardening, Las Vegas gardening, Nevada garden, Shrubs, Southwest garden, Trees
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,…
Protecting Your Desert Garden From a Heatwave
Arizona garden, Cactus/Succulents, California desert garden, desert gardening, Landscape Problems, Las Vegas gardening, Southwest garden
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…
How to Plant a Cactus In a Pot
Arizona, Cactus/Succulents, Containers, desert gardening, DIY, Garden Video, Southwest garden
The Art of Container Cacti
Have you ever seen the beauty of cactuses showcased in containers? Adding a cactus to a container helps to set it apart from the rest of the landscape and helps it to stand out so that its unique texture and…
Fuzzy Flowers and Sunscreen….
AZ Plant Lady, desert gardening, Shrubs, Southwest garden
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,…
Create a Herb Container
AZ Plant Lady, Containers, herb gardening, Vegetable Gardening
Do you like to use fresh herbs when you cook?
What if you could just step outside your door and snip some herbs without having to go to the store?
Have you seen how expensive fresh herbs are at the supermarket by the way? And, who…
The Ugly Truth – What Over-Pruned Shrubs Really Look Like
Arizona garden, AZ Plant Lady Classes, California desert garden, desert gardening, Landscape Problems, Las Vegas gardening, Pruning, Shrubs
Many of us are familiar with how over-pruning can take away much of the beauty of flowering shrubs and contribute to their early death.
But, have you ever wondered what they look like on the inside?I found this 'ugly' example alongside the…