(Dasylirion wheeleri) I love to use plants that thrive in the desert Southwest. But, I won’t use just any plant – it has to be drought tolerant, low-maintenance and add beauty to the landscape. One of my favorites for adding spiky texture and great color contrast is desert spoon, also known as ‘sotol’. It handles […]
Do you ever find yourself pulling into the drive-thru of a fast food restaurant? I do. Lately, I have been very busy with landscape consults as well as working on a large golf course re-landscaping project, which have resulted in more than my share of visits to the local drive-thru. Add to that my preparations […]
Do you like palo verde trees? I must confess that I fell in love with these iconic desert trees with their green trunks and yellow flowers when I moved to Arizona 28 years ago. Some people may resent the mess that the fallen flowers leave behind in late spring, but I don’t mind – they […]
Do you like cactus? I find that even people who aren’t huge fans of cacti, tend to like make an exception for golden barrels (Echinocactus grusonii). I think one of the reasons for its popularity is because of its globular shape and yellow spines. Another reason may be that golden barrel cacti are extremely […]
Do you like puppies, iPhones and plants? If so, then this should be a fun post. If you have an android phone, you will like at least two of the ‘P’s’. Okay, the first ‘P’ stands for ‘puppy’…. Meet the newest addition to our furry family. This is Polly. She is an English Labrador Retriever. […]
When you visit a nursery, do you wonder which plants are drought tolerant as opposed to those who will wilt if not given enough water? There are a few different traits that many drought-tolerant plants share. For example, did you know that small leaves and gray foliage can be signs that a plant may be […]
Have you ever gardened in an area where spiny cacti, dry heat, and scorpions are common elements? I was recently invited to be on the podcast, “Back to My Garden” where I shared some of the highs and lows of gardening in the desert along with some helpful tips. So, if you are wanting to […]
At first glance, violet Silverleaf (Leucophyllum candid) may look like a nice gray shrub with a smattering of purple flowers. BUT, when you crank up the humidity and add some summer rain into the mix and it really explodes with color… These shrubs literally stop people in their tracks with their purple beauty. (Leucophyllum candid) is easy […]
Do you love roses? I do. I used to have 40 roses in my Phoenix garden – I must admit that I went a little overboard. Showing my sister a few of my roses back in the 90’s Now my rose garden consists of three well-loved roses… Abraham Darby Although my passion has steered […]
For those of you who have been reading my blog for awhile, you know that I sometimes write about the goings on in my life. And so I begin the post with fair warning- if you are looking for gardening content – there will be some, but not a lot. Do you ever look back […]
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