Ficus Nitida simply the wrong plant, and usually in the wrong place. I think this photo probably speaks for itself..... But, I will add to it by saying that it is vital to realize that the little, spindly tree that you plant WILL…

Late August to early September is when I usually lightly prune a few of my summer flowering shrubs.  I just finished pruning my Red Bird-of-Paradise (Caesalpinia pulcherrima), taking off about 1/3 of the height. This helps to promote…

 Agave macroacantha with 'Firesticks' Succulents are some of my favorite types of plants. I especially like the smaller agave species such as Agave parryi, Agave victoria-reginae, and Agave bovicornuta to name a few. Let's talk…

I just had to share this photo of my flowering Arizona fishhook cactus(Mammillaria grahamii) also known as (Mammillaria microcarpa). While walking outside in the garden this morning, I caught a glimpse of pink off in the distance.…