Fruit Tree Suckers The other day, I was walking through my edible garden, admiring the ripening peaches on my tree, which I looked down and saw an unwelcome sight... Suckers! So, what are suckers and why are they bad for…

Question:  Do you like the way fallen flowers look in the landscape?   Some people describe the layer of spent blossoms of trees or shrubs as a 'colorful carpet' that adds beauty to the landscape. Or do you feel the…

Do you like red-flowering plants? I do. Many of the landscape plants in the southwestern landscape tend to be found in shades of purple and yellow.  As a result, I tend to include plants with red flowers whenever I create a design…

Have you seen the Chihuly art display at the Desert Botanical Garden?   What did you think? Do you love seeing his beautiful artwork displayed in the garden? Or, are you of the opinion that it detracts from the plants and…

Did you know that certain flowers are edible It's true. Last week, I mentioned on my Facebook page that I was "channeling my inner Martha Stewart", preparing for a future diy blog postHere are the ingredients I used... Distilled…

*This blog post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a commission (at no additional cost to you). Thanks for your support in this way. Have you ever made a discovery that was literally under your…

I am always on the lookout for beautiful landscapes that are well-designed and need minimal care.  I like to call them sustainable or 'fuss-free' landscapes. A week ago, my friend and fellow-blogger, Pam Penick came into town…

What do you think of when someone mentions 'sustainable landscaping' to you?   Do visions of stark landscapes with a few dried out plants and cactus come to mind?  Nothing could be further from the truth.  Sustainable…

Some of you who are birdwatchers may have heard of the term 'life list', which refers to the list of birds that they hope to see within their lifetime. While I like birds just fine, I don't have a 'life list' of birds I want to see before…