Southwestern Deserts Gardening Articles

• Caliche Lawn Problems in Arizona

  Often called hardpan, caliche is a four-letter word to Arizona gardeners. The pale layer is…

  Last Updated: Mar 1, 2011 | Views: 2824

• Erosion Control & Desert Plants

  One of the joys of traveling in the American Southwest is the capacity to see…

  Last Updated: Oct 10, 2010 | Views: 2366

• California Desert Native Plant Identification

  The deserts of California are home to thousands of species of vascular plants. Most are…

  Last Updated: Oct 4, 2010 | Views: 2579

• Tucson Native Plant Identification

  At first glance, the Tucson landscape may seem like a barren wasteland. But a closer…

  Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 3080

• Parasitic Growth on Pine Trees in New Mexico

  Arceuthobium divaricatum, a perennial stem parasite, appears on pinyon trees throughout New Mexico. Known as…

  Last Updated: Sep 12, 2010 | Views: 2517

• Arizona Plant Identification

  Arizona has more unusual native plants than any other state, says the Arizona Department of…

  Last Updated: Sep 3, 2010 | Views: 3484

• Root Rot in Arizona

  Root rot in Arizona plants is the result of a fungus found in many of…

  Last Updated: Sep 2, 2010 | Views: 1452

• Vegetable Gardening in The Rio Grande Valley in Texas

  Gardeners in the Rio Grande Valley in Texas are able to garden nearly year-round due…

  Last Updated: Aug 17, 2010 | Views: 2722

• How Much Rye Grass to Plant in Arizona?

  Arizona lawns remain green all winter with fall rye grass overseeding. Apply annual, perennial or…

  Last Updated: Aug 2, 2010 | Views: 1439

• Example of Desert Landscaping

  Contrary to cliche landscapes represented in old Westerns, desert landscapes should not be confused with…

  Last Updated: Jul 31, 2010 | Views: 2720

• How Often Should I Water My Orange Tree in the Desert?

  Newly planted orange trees grown in desert locations require watering every three days for two…

  Last Updated: Jul 29, 2010 | Views: 2393

• How Often Should Shrubs Be Watered in Texas?

  The amount of watering a shrub needs depends on the type of shrub. Some bushes,…

  Last Updated: Jul 27, 2010 | Views: 1216

• What Kind of Cactus Has Huge White Flowers?

  The saguaro cactus, otherwise known as Carnegiea gigantea, is one of the most recognizable cacti…

  Last Updated: Jul 27, 2010 | Views: 2301

• How to Grow Golden Bamboo in the Southwest

  Golden bamboo grows rapidly, and it is useful in situations where you want to create…

  Last Updated: Jul 24, 2010 | Views: 2677

• Apple Varieties in Arizona

  Arizona is not all saguaro and sagebrush. Ponderosa pine forests cover much of northern and…

  Last Updated: Jul 16, 2010 | Views: 2420

• How to Grow Apple Trees in Arizona

  Arizona is a state with a wide variety of climates, ranging from dry, arid deserts…

  Last Updated: Jul 14, 2010 | Views: 2744

• What are Flowers That Grow Good in Dry Areas Like Texas?

  Creating a garden in hot, dry climate like that in Texas can be a challenge.…

  Last Updated: Jul 7, 2010 | Views: 2667

• Scottsdale Desert Landscape Ideas

  Desert landscape designs are becoming more and more popular in Scottsdale, Arizona, in recent years,…

  Last Updated: Jul 5, 2010 | Views: 1574

• Care of a Sugar Cane Plant in Arizona

  The tall perennial grass sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum) is well-known for its main product of--what…

  Last Updated: Jun 23, 2010 | Views: 2972

• Desert Landscape Designs for Homes

  Designing the landscape for desert homes should consider both appearance and water requirements of plants.…

  Last Updated: Jun 20, 2010 | Views: 2249

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