Southwest Regional Reports
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Southwest Regional ReportsYour Guide to Growing Lithops in the Southwest
Lithops (Lithops spp. and cvs., Zones 10–11), also known as living stone or split rocks, are beautiful little plants. They come in a variety of colors, and when blooming they…
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Southwest Regional ReportsThe Pros and Cons of Different Types of Mulch for Southern California
For some years now, I have been teaching classes to homeowners for the local water district. The classes cover the different elements of creating a watershed-wise garden. We cover a…
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Southwest Regional ReportsHarvesting Native Southern Plains Fruits
The Southern Plains is home to several plant species with edible and delicious fruits. Some, such as plums and grapes, receive a lot of attention for their long history of…
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Southwest Regional ReportsSouthwest July Garden To-Do List
Monsoons are a welcome addition to help alleviate some of the summer heat we’ve been battling. Typically arriving in the late afternoon, monsoons can bring heavy rain, lightning, and high…
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Southwest Regional ReportsSouthern Plains July Garden To-Do List
Reduce the mosquito population in your yard and garden. While mosquitoes aren’t technically a garden pest, they are a serious gardener pest. This is a time of year when we…
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Southwest Regional ReportsSouthern California July Garden To-Do List
Plant something red, something white, and something blue. It’s getting hotter out there, but we can still enjoy some planting. In celebration of the independence of our country, plant some…
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Southwest Regional ReportsBest Southern California Trees for Espalier
Although the word is French, the practice of espalier dates back to ancient Roman or Egyptian times. It originated with the need to grow more fruit trees in more confined…
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Southwest Regional ReportsRock Garden Rock Stars for the Southern Plains
Rock gardens are appealing for their natural, rugged beauty. For areas with steep slopes, a rock garden can be an excellent way to add interest to retaining walls or rocky…
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Southwest Regional ReportsSouthern Plains June Garden To-Do List
Collect seed from spring bloomers. In the rush to tear out spent annuals or cut back perennials that have finished flowering, don’t forget to collect seed for next year. After…
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Southwest Regional ReportsSouthwest June Garden To-Do List
Give some extra attention to your roses. Roses should be getting a deep watering every day during the month of June. Mulch your roses to help them retain their moisture.…
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