Southwest Regional Reports
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Southwest Regional ReportsPlanting a Fruit Tree Guild
Many gardeners have heard of the “three sisters,” a traditional example of companion planting for corn, beans, and squash. Fewer gardeners are familiar with the concept of a plant guild,…
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Southwest Regional ReportsBest Sources for Native Trees in Central Texas
Fortunately for the gardening community of Central Texas, there are a number of excellent nurseries that offer native trees. The following are a few of my favorites that offer quality…
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Southwest Regional ReportsCare Tips for Drought-Deciduous Native Plants
As the rains end and June gloom rolls by, things start to dry up in the garden, and many of your favorite drought-deciduous native plants, such as ‘Bee’s Bliss’ salvia…
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Southwest Regional ReportsCaring for Camellias
Spring has arrived, and we are on our way to summer, so most gardeners are not thinking about their camellias (Camellia spp. and cvs., Zones 6-10). However, May and June,…
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Southwest Regional ReportsAttracting Pollinators to Your Garden
Is your garden buzzing with excitement this time of year? Ours definitely is, and it's not just from our giggles of delight but from the hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies busily…
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Southwest Regional ReportsField Trip Notes: Native American Seed at the Neiman Family Farm in Junction, Texas | Southern Plains Regional Report
“The new catalog is out!” “Did you get your catalog?” “Have you seen the new catalog yet?” I hear these questions twice a year from my horticulture colleagues. “The” catalog…
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Southwest Regional ReportsRegional Picks: Shrubs for Shade – Southern Plains
Shade in the garden might seem like a limitation, but the seasoned gardener knows this is just an opportunity to utilize plants that would wilt in a sunny spot. As…
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Southwest Regional ReportsRegional Picks: Shrubs for Shade – Southern California
Shade in the garden might seem like a limitation, but the seasoned gardener knows this is just an opportunity to utilize plants that would wilt in a sunny spot. As…
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Southwest Regional ReportsPerennials That Thrive in the Low Desert
With the cooler winter evenings and scorching summers, the low desert can be a tricky region to plant. That's why it is helpful to call on your local pros to…
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Southwest Regional ReportsWhen the Fire Ants Take Over: Effective and Less-Toxic Solutions
There are several harbingers of warmer weather in the Southern Plains: blooming wildflowers, freshly mowed lawns, and, unfortunately, the appearance of fire ant mounds. Nothing quite says “Summer is coming”…
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