Category: Drought
9 Places for the Best Desert Groundcovers
12/15/2021 Ken Davisby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener What are the best ground cover plants for desert landscapes? Drought tolerant ground cover you can walk on. Where should you plant ground cover? Arizona ground cover plants. Xeriscape ground cover Neon Sedum Creeping…
Read MoreBest Heat Tolerant Shrubs for Desert Landscapes
06/11/2021 Ken Davisby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener What plants can take full sun and heat? Sun tolerant shrubs. What shrubs plants do best in full sun? Low maintenance heat drought tolerant shrubs. What is a good bush to plant in front…
Read MoreHow to Grow Autumn Sage Salvia
07/30/2020 Ken Davisby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener The longest blooming sage in crimson-red that signals spring with continual flowers that broadcast right through Autumn. Hummingbirds and gardeners alike fall for this knee-high bloomer that deserves a prominent location in the garden’s…
Read MoreLow Water Plants of Many Colors
06/21/2019 adminby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener We’ve all seen well-meaning, but dreary, low-water landscapes. The only color is gray to gray-green, with plants that look brittle and bone-dry. But water-wise gardens can be vibrant, colorful, and yes, even lush-looking. We’ve…
Read MoreMediterranean Flowers that Thrive Locally
04/12/2019 Ken Davisby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener The mountains of Arizona have so many sunny days with moderate temperatures that people rarely need to wear more than light jackets. Mild winters and dry hot summers, both with low humidity and irregular…
Read MorePreventing and Reviving Drought-Stressed Plants
08/11/2018 Ken Davisby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Stressed plants, resultant from inadequate amounts of rain or irrigation, cause a multitude of gardening issues. Usually, the oldest leaves are the first to show symptoms of stress by yellowing, drying, and falling off…
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