Scott Calhoun
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Southwest Regional Reports
Plants That the Herbivores Will Avoid in the Southwest
Fionuala Campion says in her article, Dazzling Deer-Resistant Perennials, "Though very graceful and delightful to behold in their native habitat, deer are a voracious force to reckon with in many…
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Southwest Regional Reports
Plants for the Southwest to Add to Your Shopping List
Whether you're walking through your local garden center, flipping through the pages of your favorite catalog, or scrolling the website of an online retailer, the sheer number of plant choices…
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Regional Picks: Plants with the Best Fall Colors – Southwest
1. ‘Blonde Ambition’ Blue Grama Grass Name: Bouteloua gracilis ‘Blonde Ambition’ USDA hardiness zones: 5 to 9 Size: 2 to 3 feet tall and wide Conditions: Full sun; average soil,…
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Regional Picks: Tough Roadside Plants—Southwest
1. Red yucca Name: Hesperaloe parviflora and cvs. USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 11 Size: 3 to 4 feet tall and 5 to 6 feet wide Conditions: Full sun; well-drained,…