What does your garden look like in early spring? Does it somewhat boring? How about adding some color and interest to your garden by adding some water-wise flowering plants? This week, I had a fun project to work on – in partnership with Monrovia, I was asked to select two types water-wise plants for the […]
Do you have an easy time saying “goodbye” to a loved one? Probably not. As I sit and write this post this evening, I must confess that my mother’s heart hurts. We said “goodbye” this morning to our daughter, Rachele and her little baby, Eric. back to California Her car was all packed up […]
Do you have a plant that you have wanted to add to your garden? I have wanted a certain cactus for my own landscape for a long time and earlier this week, I found myself bringing a cutting of my favorite cactus finally home. I was so excited that instead of putting it in […]
Do you enjoy seeing “before and after” photos? I do – especially with landscapes. Just over a year ago, I was asked to help renovate a local church’s landscape. As you can see their landscape had become rather bare as plants had not been replaced over the years. In addition, there were some old plants […]
Do you love roses? I do. While most people will tell you that they love roses, they probably do not like the extra maintenance that they require with repeated fertilizing, deadheading, and fighting damaging insects, and fungal diseases. Well, let me introduce you to a rose that is beautiful and low-maintenance. Lady Banks rose may […]
signs of our warm winter While much of the country is suffering from a truly awful winter season, those of us who live in the Southwest are having the exact opposite problem. This has been a very warm winter season, with the exception of a few freezing nights back in December. With temps 10 – […]
Yesterday, I spent the morning on the family farm pruning apple trees. It was a nice break from a very busy week of landscape consulting and I was looking forward to spending time with my mother, who resides on Double S Farms with my youngest sister and her family. The sun was rising up in […]
Do you have a lemon or other type of citrus tree growing in your backyard? Chances are, if you live in California, the Southwest or Southeastern United States, you do or your neighbor does. While many people throughout the rest of the nation are waiting for snow to disappear, we get to enjoy the sight […]
Do you enjoy winter? I do. Surprisingly, the desert Southwest has definite seasons and winters can get cold with temps dipping into the 20s. Photo: Frost-damaged natal plum Unfortunately, the cold temperatures can wreak havoc on our frost-tender plants such as bougainvillea, lantana, and yellow bells – to name a few. Let’s face it, no […]
Have you ever experienced your past intersecting with your present in unexpected ways? I have. The birth of my grandson a couple of weeks ago, led to some connections from my past that brought back memories. But before I talk about the past, let’s talk about the the present and the birth of baby Eric […]
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