Southwest Regional Reports
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Southwest Regional ReportsUnderused Perennials for Southern California
1. Fruity Germander Name: Teucrium cossonii (syn. T. majoricum) Zones: 8–11 Size: 4 to 6 inches tall and 2 to 3 feet wide Conditions: Full sun; well-drained soil…
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Southwest Regional ReportsTips for Getting Weeds Under Control Early
Spring is the best time to get weeds under control (or even eliminated) from your beds and borders. The following tools and maintenance tricks will help you get things off…
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Southwest Regional ReportsAnnual Spring Native Plant Sale at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center | Southern Plains Regional Report
Twice a year the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas, hosts a two-day plant sale of over 300 species native to the state of Texas. The sale includes…
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Southwest Regional ReportsCitrus in the Desert
Growing citrus in the desert can be a challenge for some of us, but by choosing the right variety for your area, you too can have a bountiful citrus harvest!…
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Southwest Regional ReportsSouthwest: April Garden To-Do List
Move potted ice plants (Delosperma spp. and cvs., Zones 5-11) to a shadier spot in your garden for the rest of the summer months. They require less water beginning in…
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Southwest Regional ReportsSouthwest: March To-Do List
Increase hand watering of your warm-season succulents to two to three times per month. If you have a drip system in place, now is the time to reset the schedule.…
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Southwest Regional ReportsSouthern California: March To-Do List
Deadhead winter annuals. Plants like Iceland poppy (Papaver nudicaule, annual) and pansies (Viola × wittrockiana cv., annual) benefit from a haircut to encourage a new flush of blooms. Give your…
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Southwest Regional ReportsSouthern Plains: March To-Do List
Start planting out. Spring planting begins in earnest this month, both for ornamental plants and in the vegetable garden now that the soil is ready to be worked and the…
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Southwest Regional ReportsConifers for Gardens in the Southern Plains
See regional picks for conifers, and read the article by Andrew Brand for even more ideas. “Evergreen conifers provide the bones for any landscape. They offer a variety of colors,…
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Southwest Regional ReportsRegional Picks: Grass Companions – Southern Plains
1. ‘Red Midget’ Mexican Hat Name: Ratibida columnifera ‘Red Midget’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 Size: 18 to 36 inches tall and wide Conditions: Full sun; dry…
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