The Simplest Way To Save Water. We Promise.

Here in the desert southwest we all know that we need to conserve as much water as we can. We follow the watering schedules, we convert to a xeriscape yard and install drip emitters.

 Still so many of us are missing the water saving boat by not doing this one simple trick.

When Summer Makes You Sad...

Summer Garden Makeover!

Are Your Plants Suffering From This Common Summer Problem?

You're watering your plants more because it's hot outside. 

It seems like the logical thing to do in the summer, but your plants are responding by turning yellow!

What gives???

Palms = Oasis

Palms have long been a favorite of desert gardeners, commercial enterprises and homeowners. They make striking accents and give a tropical look to desert and traditional landscapes. Some varieties are planted as single specimens, some in accent clumps and others make excellent potted subjects for yard or patio. The following paragraphs cover when and how to plant palms, how to maintain them and which ones have proven track records in our climate.

Celebrate National Pollinators Week

                                       PLANTS THAT ATTRACT

BUTTERFLIES AND BIRDS 

Add airborne color & life to your yard

Butterflies and birds provide a source of enjoyment and education for many of us.  Here are some of the plants, usually found in this area, that attract them.

Butterflies

Common	Botanical
Abelia	Abelia grandiflora
Aster	Callistephus chinensis
Autumn Sage	Salvia greggi
Black Eyed Susan	Rudbeckia hirta
Blanket Flower	Gaillardia grandiflora
Borage	Borago officianalis
Bridal Wreath	Spiraea vanhouttei
Butterfly Bush	Buddleia davidii
Chaste Tree	Vitex agnus-castus
Columbine	Aquilegia hybrids
Coreopsis	Coreopsis grandiflora hybrids
Cosmos	Cosmos hybrids
Delphinium	Delphinium x belladona
Desert Lilac	Erysimum linarifolium
Dianthus	Dianthus chinensis
Garden Penstemon	Penstemon hybrids
Honeysuckle	Lonicera japonica
Lavender (all)	Lavendula varieties
Lilac (all)	Syringa varieties
Oregon Grape	Mahonia aquifolium
Sea Thrift	Armeria maritima
Shasta Daisy	Chrysanthemum maximum
Stonecrop Sedum	Sedum telephium
Yarrow	Achillea varieties
Zinnia	Zinnia elegans

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Birds

Common	Botanical
Arizona Cypress	Cupressus arizonica
Boysenberry	Rubus ursinus
Cactus, Prickly Pear	Opuntia species
Coreopsis	Coreopsis grandiflora hybrids
Indian Hawthorn	Rhaphiolepis varieties
Joshua Tree	Yucca brevifolia
Mesquite	Prosopis hybrids
Oregon Grape	Mahonia aquifolium
Pine	Pinus species
Russian Olive	Elaeagnus angustifolia
Southern Live Oak	Quercus virginiana & hybrids
Sumac	Rhus lancea
Sunflower	Helianthus

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Hummingbirds

Common	Botanical
Abelia	Abelia grandiflora & hybrids
Bird of Paradise, Red	Caesalpinia pulcherrima
Bird of Paradise, Yellow	Caesalpinia gilliesii
Bush Morning Glory	Convolvulus cneorum
Butterfly Bush	Buddleia davidii
Cape Honeysuckle	Tecomaria capensis
Columbine	Aquilegia hybrids
Cotoneaster	Cotoneaster varieties
Delphinium	Delphinium x belladona
Desert Willow	Chilopsis species & hybrids
Dianthus	Dianthus varieties
False Spirea	Astilbe x arendsii
Flowering Quince	Chaenomeles japonica
Garden Penstemon	Penstemon hybrids
Geranium	Pelargonium varieties
Hollyhock	Alcea rosea
Honeysuckle	Lonicera japonica
Iris (all)	Iris varieties & hybrids
Lavender (all)	Lavendula species
Lilac (all)	Syringa varieties & hybrids
Redbud	Cercis varieties & hybrids
Salvia (Sage-all)	Salvia species & hybrids
Silk Tree (Mimosa)	Albizia julibrissin
Strawberry Bush/Tree	Arbutus unedo
Sunrose	Helianthemum varieties
Texas Ranger Sage (all)	Leucophyllum species & hybrids
Trumpet Vine	Campsis radicans & hybrids

The Most Common Desert Gardening Question

How much should I water my shrubs and trees?

The answer may surprise you!