The “Ins & Outs” of Growing Poinsettias
Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to prolong the life of a poinsettia after the holidays? With the right care, anyone can grow it as a houseplant. And in … Read more
Bower Vine: Adaptable Tropical Vine
Bower vine is an evergreen vine with large pink flowers. It’s native to tropical regions of Australia and yet, with the right care, it can make itself at home in … Read more
Mexican Blue Palm: ‘True Blue’ Native
Mexican blue is a magnificent palm tree that easily handles our extreme sun, wind, and temperature swings. It’s one of the few Sonoran Desert native palms, and it also happens … Read more
9 Things to Know Before Buying a Desert Landscape Plant
Desert landscape plants are an investment. Choosing the right plant can save you time, money, and disappointment. Here are the top 9 factors to consider before making any major purchases. … Read more
Rocks in Your Pots? Don’t Do It!
You’ve probably heard that you should put rocks, gravel, or styrofoam peanuts in the bottom of your plant containers to improve drainage or act as filler. But this gardening myth … Read more
‘Torch Glow’: One-of-a-Kind Bougainvillea
‘Torch Glow’ is an eye-catching bougainvillea with magenta “flowers” and an unusual form. It stays relatively compact and grows as an upright shrub, rather than as a large sprawling vine. … Read more
Get Your Desert Garden Ready for Winter
Many desert gardeners inadvertently make their plants more susceptible to cold damage by not changing their maintenance routine in the fall. Discover four easy steps to protect your plants from … Read more
Mt. Lemmon Marigold: Sunny Fall Flowers
Mt. Lemmon marigold is a large, airy perennial that has yellow daisy-like flowers and aromatic leaves. It blooms most prolifically in the fall, when many other desert flowers are fading. … Read more
Turpentine Bush: Undemanding Native
Turpentine bush is a small flowering shrub that’s native to the southwest’s three deserts. If you have an intensely hot, sunny spot where little will grow, turpentine bush may be … Read more
Banana Yucca: Impressive Accent Plant
Banana yucca is a succulent that makes a bold accent plant in any garden. When in bloom, it has showy, yet delicately colored flowers. Here’s everything you need to know … Read more
Blue Grama: Delightful, Versatile Grass
Blue grama is a charming, compact grass with unique seed heads. While it’s usually grown as an ornamental grass, it can also be grown as a low traffic lawn. Learn … Read more
Variety, Hybrid, or Cultivar: What’s the Difference?
When you read plant labels, you’ll notice that many plant names are more complicated than just genus and species. This indicates that they may be a variety, hybrid, or cultivar. … Read more