Texas mountain laurel is a unique evergreen tree with wisteria-like flowers that smell like grape soda. Here’s how to plant and care for this Chihuahuan Desert native. Texas mountain laurel … Read more
Swamped with plastic nursery pots? Not sure how to get rid of them responsibly? Here are the best ways to repurpose your pots, while helping others and the environment. As … Read more
Blanket flower is a festive hybrid perennial that blooms most of the year in hot, dry gardens. Here’s how to grow and care for this cross between two native wildflowers. … Read more
Deer grass is a southwest native that makes an outstanding landscape plant. Once established, it can survive with no irrigation. Here’s how to grow this resilient ornamental grass. Deer grass … Read more
Pink muhly is an ornamental grass with dramatic pink plumes. It thrives in the southwest despite being native to the Eastern United States. Here’s how to grow this gorgeous, adaptable … Read more
When my young desert trees were ready to be pruned, I hired an arborist. Here’s a look at why I hired a professional, what actions she took, instructions she gave … Read more
Autumn sage is a delightful, compact evergreen shrub with red flowers that bloom most of the year. Here’s everything you need to know about planting and taking care of this … Read more
Texas olive is a heat-loving tree or shrub that’s adorned with large creamy white flowers from spring through fall. Here’s everything you need to know about planting and caring for … Read more
Gopher plant is a succulent-like ground cover that’s studded with vivid chartreuse flowers that almost glow every spring. Here’s how to plant and care for this Mediterranean perennial. Gopher plant … Read more
It’s officially spring in the desert garden. Wildflowers are blooming and many plants are pushing out new growth. Here’s a look at what you can plant, what you should prune, … Read more
Candelilla is comprised of numerous delicate-looking stems, but this succulent is surprisingly sturdy. Here’s everything you need to know about planting and caring for this resilient Chihuahuan Desert native. Candelilla … Read more
Mulga is an attractive Australian outback native acacia that’s completely at home in the desert southwest. Here’s how to plant and care for this resilient tree. Mulga (Acacia aneura), also … Read more