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...prisingly full of rich and diverse plant life for gardens. In the Sonoran Desert… More
desert landscapes don't have to be dry and colorless, in fact, many desert-loving plants… More
Pine trees that flourish in desert conditions are used in xeriscaping (desert landscaping). Use… More
Create a desert oasis by planting desert plants like succulents and nestling an outdoor… More
Desert plants provide tangible proof that spectacular landscapes don't require regular or frequent rainfall.… More
...temperatures. Many people think plant life in the desert is limited to various types… More
When most people think of desert plants, they think of cacti. In reality, there… More
The climate of the Eastern Gobi Desert steppe, familiarly known as the Gobi Desert,… More
The deserts of the US are home to numerous distinctive and rare plants. Unfortunately,… More
The flowering plants that inhabit the American deserts all have special features that have… More
... flowers emerge under the right conditions in the desert areas of the United… More
...tably low all through the year. Watering a desert garden depends on the type… More
desert gardening conditions are harsh. Plants for desert life must be able to withstand… More
The desert rose grows in the tropical climates of Africa, Asia, Australia and the… More
...of the extremes of temperature and lack of water, desert plants in the United… More
...ll size garden would be too difficult. Creating a desert… More
The gorgeous desert willow tree is a large plant, naturally growing over 20 feet… More
Desert wheatgrass, also known as crested wheatgrass, thrives in areas that get only 12… More
...hink, incorporating plants ranging from alpine to desert regions---and may even show off a… More
...eas of your landscape well-defined, and will give garden beds a neat, well-planned appearance.… More
...wing azaleas with helpful tips from a sustainable gardener in this free video on... More
Caring for calla lilies depends on the type of lily, as white callas can be… More
...sun. Avoid trying to plant California redwoods in desert climates or very cold areas considering… More
...frost at all with instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening… More
Care of banana plants includes regular fertilizing and keeping the banana plants in full sun.… More
...owing desert roses with advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening. More
... water or drying out with help from a sustainable gardener in this free video… More
...artially sunny area. Grow the scaevola plant in a garden with helpful advice from a… More
...fence to grow grapes with tips from a sustainable gardener in this free video on... More
...n waterings, with instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening. More
Watermelons are grown in warm climates, so the seeds should be planted when the soil… More
...to freeze, with helpful advice from a sustainable gardener in this free... More
...wing shrub with helpful advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening. More
Lemon trees must be grown from a graft, and they survive best in warm, moist,… More
Growing peach trees requires a cold winter and warm, dry summers, as peaches thrive in… More
...dro cactus with helpful advice from a sustainable gardener in this... More
To grow Lima beans, start the seeds in the spring when the ground is 60… More
Learn how to add plants to a garden of perennial plants and flowers in this… More
...ulent plant with tips from an expert in this free gardening clip. More
Some orchids can grow in subterranean conditions. Learn more in this free educational video series. More
Understand how to identify and grow Desert Orchids. Learn more in this free educational video… More
Learn gardening tips and advice on creating plant species diversity in your garden from a… More
Learn how to plan for change and growth in your garden, plus beginner gardening tips,… More
Hi Y'all.:banana-wa I just wandered in and thought I would check things out. My name is Mike. I retired 12/04 at age 54 after being a cop in Long Beach California for 29 years, 8 months and 3 days.... My law enforcement career was rewarding and I look forward to… More
... for the nice words. Yes it is a challange in the desert to have a vegetable garden. The soil is not very good and quite alkaline and gets as hard as a rock. The mixture I use is one third organic compost, one third peat moss and… More
...probably cacti due to the fact that I live in the desert. I am… More
Does anyone know where I can find the paloverde "Desert Museum" in the Beaumont,CA area? I'm willing to travel about 50 miles. I have found large boxes but I need something that we can carry to the spot where it will be planted. Any and all help appreciated. Thanks, Tres More
... I live in central oregon, alos known as the high desert. It gets really hot and it's very dry here in the summer. We get occasional rain and currently we're still getting occasional snow. My husband grew up in the seattle area and he gets really homesick. I was… More
...et used to the backwards growing schedules in the desert. Thus I remain - totally hopeless! On Easter our church had extra Lilies and gave me one - with one… More
...left, that big hill is our peninsula. I have been gardening most of my adult life. The… More
...left, that big hill is our peninsula. I have been gardening most of my adult life. The… More
A big hello from the high dusty desert of Northern Nevada. My family and I moved here 2 years ago from northwest Oregon. I greatly miss those wet winters, warm summers, and lush green foliage found everywhere! After all this time, I still struggle getting anything to grow in all… More
Our middle son found out about two Camaro that were going to be for sale in our area last week and then he found out they are being used in filming Star Gate Altantis. Star Gate Altantis is being filmed in our area for a couple of days because they… More
...ile ago, and Mary asked me if I wanted a cake for desert today, I had no idea it would be my favorite. I don't even need to tell what it is. John More
...d with you. I'm somewhat new at gardening being a desert transplant I've never had much luck growing plants in the desert, but here in the NW, wow! I'm loving my new found hobby! Anyway bonjour! ~Kate More
So, I have what i think is a desert rose. Bought it a few years back and have managed to keep it alive. Its in a pot, and usually sits on my kitchen table, except spring and summer when i take it outside. Anyway, due to unexpected cold temperatures, the… More
Hi everyone, I'm very new to gardening and will probably have tons of questions, so I apologize in advance if I overload. As of right now I'm trying to figure out how not to kill everything I'm trying to grow, and keep my plants alive through the rest of the… More
help my garden suffers from extreme of heat nearly 60 degrees in the summer to zero in the winter, this summer it is just dyimg patches of dead areas everywhere it is watered well early mrning and late evening so not in midday sun we fertizier it well but nothing… More
...o Phoenix Az and an looking to start my vegetable garden. Anyone have any hints for me? I will tell you my plan first. I need watering help and such. I am sure it will be differant here because of the dry hot hot heat. My house faces to… More
In the desert, we have to watch the amount of water we use. We also have very sandy soil. So I made raised beds, fortified the soil and installed a drip system which uses about 1/3 of the water. These are some pictures of our chiles, tomatoes, cilantro, lettuce, spinach,… More
...rience on how to set up a container garden in the desert? More
... closed last year. I bought it a year ago, but my garden was neglected last summer while… More
...r weeks now. And no rain, since we are considered desert, and in a drought. But our garden is thriving with tomatoes, yellow summer squash, herbs, beans and fruit trees. We have taken out our back lawn and put… More
...ng regularly but my soil looks like I live in the desert. One picture shows my garden… More
If I miss anything about the California desert, it's the Joshua tree! More
...l yesterday. Like it says in my post on "Over the Garden Fence - Master Gardening Program" I am taking the program, it is due to start in 2 weeks!… More
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