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Plant Disease: Oleander Leaf Scorch
Love them or hate them, oleanders have a firm foothold in the desert landscape where they are usually seen creating living green ‘walls’ in order to provide privacy. Their popularity is due in large part to several characteristics: – Their evergreen foliage provides the rich, dark green color that many miss living in the desert. […] The post Plant Disease: Oleander Leaf Scorch appeared first on Desert Gardening 101.
10 Fuss-Free Plants for the Summer Garden
Artichoke agave (Agave parryi ‘truncata’), golden barrel cactus (Echinocactus grusonii), and lady’s slipper (Pedilanthus macrocarpus), Does the idea of having to venture outside, when temperatures are above 100 degrees, to care for your garden have you thinking twice? I must admit that there have been times when I have let the plants in my landscape […] The post 10 Fuss-Free Plants for the Summer Garden appeared first on Desert Gardening 101.
A Well-Designed, Natural Landscape in an Unusual Place
Standing Out in a Sea of Sameness: A Well-Designed Natural Landscape Have you noticed that landscapes around parking lots and shopping malls look somewhat lackluster? This is often due to a combination of over-pruning, over-planting, and the wrong plant in the wrong place. Sadly, this is so commonplace. A beautifully designed and well-maintained landscape stands […] The post A Well-Designed, Natural Landscape in an Unusual Place appeared first on Desert Gardening 101.
Stuck in a Prickly Situation…
Prickly pear The next time you find yourself grumbling about having to prune your trees and shrubs – just be thankful that you don’t have to prune cacti at the Desert Botanical Garden. While I have never had to prune a large bed of cacti, I have backed into cholla and other types of cacti early […] The post Stuck in a Prickly Situation… appeared first on Desert Gardening 101.
Drought Tolerant & Beautiful: Texas Olive (Cordia)
Do you like plants that flower throughout most of the year? How about a plant with evergreen foliage in zone 9-11 gardens throughout the year? Would you prefer a plant that requires very little pruning? If you answered “yes” to these questions, then Texas Olive may deserve a spot in your garden. This beautiful southwestern […] The post Drought Tolerant & Beautiful: Texas Olive (Cordia) appeared first on Desert Gardening 101.
10 Things To Know Before Buying Plants
Do you like shopping for plants? I do. In fact, I often find myself tempted to buy more plants than I have space for. Southwest Nursery Sometimes, I have come home with a plant I bought on impulse, unable to resist its lovely flowers. It may surprise you to find out that there are potential […] The post 10 Things To Know Before Buying Plants appeared first on Desert Gardening 101.
![Gather Flower Seeds, Red globe mallow (Sphaeralcea ambigua) Did you know that some flowering desert perennials can be grown easily from seed? Many of the plants in my garden are volunteers that grew from seed from established plants. I have several ‘parental’ plants in my front garden, along with their babies that have come up […] The post Gather Flower Seeds and Spread the Beauty appeared first on Desert Gardening 101. Globe Mallow, Garden Home Design, Tortoise Habitat, Drought Tolerant Perennials, Vegetable Harvest, Cottage Garden Design, Winter Vegetables](https://cdn.statically.io/img/i.pinimg.com/236x/51/fb/15/51fb152c6d15894bc3a37a2ae35ebe58.jpg)
Gather Flower Seeds and Spread the Beauty
Gather Flower Seeds, Red globe mallow (Sphaeralcea ambigua) Did you know that some flowering desert perennials can be grown easily from seed? Many of the plants in my garden are volunteers that grew from seed from established plants. I have several ‘parental’ plants in my front garden, along with their babies that have come up […] The post Gather Flower Seeds and Spread the Beauty appeared first on Desert Gardening 101.
Design Notes From the Field: Reflections and Succulent Nooks
I am always on the lookout for unique landscape design, seeing how others create beauty in the garden so that I can help inspire you with your outdoor spaces. So, here are some design notes from the field that I found that I hope you will find useful. REFLECTIONS: Often when walking through the garden, […] The post Design Notes From the Field: Reflections and Succulent Nooks appeared first on Desert Gardening 101.
Budget Gardening: Two or More Succulents for the Price of One
Budget Gardening For those of us who love succulents, there is a price to pay. These water-wise plants often cost a lot of money. If you have a bottomless wallet, that may not be a problem, but for those of us who live on a budget and want to include these lovely plants in our […] The post Budget Gardening: Two or More Succulents for the Price of One appeared first on Desert Gardening 101.
![Did you know that what you plant today has short-term and long-term benefits? It’s true. As water resources become even more precious, planting wisely is more important than ever. You will enjoy the immediate effects of lowering your outdoor water use while enjoying the knowledge that you are creating a sustainable outdoor space for the […] The post Planting Ahead: Benefits of Smart Gardening and Desert Landscaping appeared first on Desert Gardening 101. Low Water Plants, Tall Shrubs, Hot Desert, Cactus Succulents](https://cdn.statically.io/img/i.pinimg.com/236x/4b/54/6b/4b546b034459def449f79d8bc98530e4.jpg)
Planting Ahead: Benefits of Smart Gardening and Desert Landscaping
Did you know that what you plant today has short-term and long-term benefits? It’s true. As water resources become even more precious, planting wisely is more important than ever. You will enjoy the immediate effects of lowering your outdoor water use while enjoying the knowledge that you are creating a sustainable outdoor space for the […] The post Planting Ahead: Benefits of Smart Gardening and Desert Landscaping appeared first on Desert Gardening 101.
A New Year and Wonderful Possibilities
I love winters in the desert. It’s a time when activity in the garden slows down and we can sit back and ponder what plans (if any) we have for this new year. As I sit in my office looking outdoors at my winter garden, I see birds visiting my feeders and the stark winter […] The post A New Year and Wonderful Possibilities appeared first on Desert Gardening 101.
Read This: Natural Pest Control in the Vegetable Garden
I love to grow vegetables in my backyard. Nothing beats the flavor of vegetables that you grow yourself, and it is fun and rewarding. That is, until you notice unwelcome insect pests causing damage to your edible crops. In the low to mid-desert regions, we are fortunate to be able to grow vegetables and herbs […] The post Read This: Natural Pest Control in the Vegetable Garden appeared first on Desert Gardening 101.