Rose of Sharon

Breathtaking large blue flowers are adorned with lacy centers to create anemone-like blooms. Each stem of this hardy...

In September Plants Communicate with their Gardeners

The mountains of Arizona usually are “spotty” when it comes to rainfall. For example, when the weather service...

30 second plant tip of the day: Butterfly Bush Buddleja A large rangy shrub useful for adding mid...

Plant tip of the day: Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass Bouteloua gracilis This rugged, cold hardy native grass...

30 second plant tip of the day: Quaking Aspen tree farm. See the Watters tree-growing farm and the...

30 second plant tip of the day - Timeless Beauty® Desert Willow Chilopsis linearis: This unique selection is...

Wondering what autumn planting can be done in your high mountain garden for great color right now? This...

“H-O-T” is the only word to describe the west walls of our homes during the afternoon hours in...

Latin Name: Acer ginnala "Bailey Compact" Description: This introduction is a finer branched, more compact form of Amur...

Latin Name: Buxus microphylla 'Winter Gem' Description: Excellent evergreen shrub for small hedges. Among the hardiest of Boxwoods,...

Latin Name: Buxus 'Green Mountain' Description: Vigorous growing Boxwood when young. Dense upright form with bright green leaves...

Latin Name: Pyrus calleryana 'Aristocrat' PP3193 Description: Pyramidal but open crown. Dark green foliage that turns rich red....

Latin Name: Prunus cerasifera 'Thundercloud' Description: Broadly upright with a rounded top. Foliage is a rich, dark purple...

Latin Name: Gleditsia triacanthos 'Suncole' Description: Foliage comes out bright golden-bronze, and then turns green as it matures....

Latin Name: Cornus 'Baileyi' Description: Upright, rounded shrub. Shade tolerant and very adaptable. Clusters of white flowers. Attractive...

Latin Name: Euonymus alatus 'Compactus' Description: Bushy and compact, makes an excellent hedge. Green foliage turns a brilliant...