Southwest Regional Reports
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Southwest Regional ReportsGardening with Caliche Soil in the Southern Plains
How many times have you heard gardeners lament the presence of caliche in their soil? If you live in the Southern Plains or the desert Southwest, it’s likely you’ve heard…
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Southwest Regional ReportsDeciduous Fruit Tree Pruning Primer
January and February mean that deciduous fruit tree pruning season is upon many of us. Although this garden task can be intimidating, there are some things to keep in mind…
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Southwest Regional Reports4 Outstanding Spring Plants for the Southern Plains
We all have certain plants that immediately come to mind when thinking of a garden in spring. For many, these are daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths skirting the trunks of flowering magnolias,…
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Southwest Regional ReportsLow-Growing, Native Perennials for the Southern Plains
Do you ever have a spot in your garden, usually at the very front of a bed, that needs a short plant? Maybe you even want it to grow up…
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Southwest Regional ReportsRegenerative Gardening Practices in Southern California
You may have heard the term “regenerative” as it applies to farming. Regenerative agriculture is the conservation of land through processes that improve our soil, preserve our water, and enhance…
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Southwest Regional ReportsShrubs That Bloom All Year Long in the Southwest
The Southwest winter landscape doesn’t just have to be filled with various tones of brown and green. There are many beautiful flowers that can bloom throughout the milder months in…
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Southwest Regional ReportsSouthwestern Holiday Décor Ideas
Instead of heading to the store to pick up some greenery to create your winter centerpiece and holiday decorations, why not look in your own backyard? Here are three design…
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Southwest Regional ReportsLessons from Festival Beach Food Forest in Austin, Texas
In the heart of downtown Austin, right next to the interstate that runs from Mexico to Canada, is the Festival Beach Food Forest. This small public garden is located on…
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Southwest Regional ReportsFive Natives for Slope Retention in Southern California
At the beginning of the rainy season, our thoughts in Southern California turn to the foothills and the potential for mudslides. Plants are the solution to keeping our slopes intact.…
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Southwest Regional ReportsReliable Performers for the Southern Plains
We all want the newest, jazziest plants available, but a garden is not complete without a backbone of infallible plants that provide interest whether your new investments flourish or fail.…
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