Rose of Sharon

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

Shady Plants…Yes, There Are a Few

It’s a real challenge to find plants that thrive in the cooler, shaded areas of our arid climate....

One of the joys of any garden center is the debut of new plants. This year’s Serenity Magic...

There are many gardeners new to the area who have never experienced the destruction that javalinas and bunnies...

Mother’s Day weekend is the time when blooming plants really start to color our flower gardens. If you...

Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could enjoy an attractive, colorful garden without spending all of your free...

Most homeowners recognize the need to remodel the insides of their homes but don't realize that their landscaping...

Seasonal residents are back up to their mountain summer homes and gardens. It has been so nice in...

This is the best month to experience mature perennial specimens in bloom at your favorite garden center. The...

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Courtyards, front doors, and patios beg for pumpkins and perennial mums, possibly a scarecrow or two. Decorating our...

As autumn returns to the high country, trees and shrubs show off one last time before they hibernate...

If your irrigation system’s water volume in September was the same as its volume for June, you need...

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This week’s photo is for the outdoorsmen who read this column. Imagine eight men on a houseboat last...

Our days really feel just like autumn should. Cool nights, bright days, and moist soils are the highlights...