Organ pipe cactus pros and cons
Ten years ago, I bought an eight-inch organ pipe cactus (Stenocereus thurberi). Today, it is over 10-feet tall and has […]
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July 2025
Ponytail palm care
The ponytail palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) is a versatile, hardy, and drought-tolerant plant that is perfect for your drought-tolerant landscape or
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Ponytail palm pros and cons
The ponytail palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) is one of the easiest, most hardy houseplants to grow. And if you live in
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Trailing lantana pros and cons
I think the trailing lantana (Lantana montevidensis) looks great in my drought-tolerant, southwestern landscape. The purple-blue flowers contrast nicely with
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Weber’s Agave pros and cons
Weber’s agave (Agave weberi) is one of my favorite succulents growing in my xeriscape. It has lovely blue-green leaves that
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Variegated Century Plant pros and cons
One of my favorite agaves is the variegated century plant (Agave americana ‘Marginata’). In my opinion, its variegated colors and
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Peruvian apple cactus pros and cons
The Peruvian apple cactus (cereus repandus) can grow large and make a striking visual statement in your landscape. I have
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How to grow aloe vera
There are hundreds of aloe plants that are very easy to grow, but today I’m focusing on the easy to
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Soaptree yucca pros and cons
The soaptree yucca (Yucca elata) is another evocative icon of the southwestern United States. Just like the iconic saguaro cactus,
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Red yucca pros and cons
The Red Yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora ) was one of the first plants that caught my eye when I moved to
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