Orange Jubilee pros and cons
This fall, my Orange Jubilee (Tecoma x ‘Orange Jubilee’) is blooming like crazy. Its trumpet-shaped orange flowers create a wall […]
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Autumn sage pros and cons
Ever since I moved to the southwestern United States, I’ve been growing autumn sage (Salvia greggii). It’s a popular and
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How to care for bougainvillea
Bougainvillea are colorful tropical plants that are also surprisingly drought-tolerant. In addition, they love extreme summer heat. Once established, these
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Bougainvillea pros and cons
I was surprised to learn that bougainvillea plants are drought-tolerant, and that they can thrive in the sunny, hot, and
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How to grow Spanish lavender
Spanish lavender (Lavandula stoechas ) will add a colorful, aromatic flair to your southwestern xeriscape. Amazingly, the Spanish lavender will
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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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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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How to grow Russian sage
The Russian sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia ) is a hardy perennial. In 1995, it was named the Plant of the Year
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