Celtis ehrenbergiana
Desert Hackberry Small tree This gnarly, thorny tree or large shrub with semi-evergreen foliage grows to twelve feet and spreads to eight to ten feet. It has smooth, grayish brown stems […]
Agave ‘Blue Glow’
Low-Water-Use Accent Plant Blue Glow is a hybrid that produces a glow- like appearance in bright sunlight. It grows two feet tall and wide, forming a single rosette with a […]
Firecracker Penstemon
This showy penstemon has lush, pointed, dark- green foliage that grows into a mounded shape to one to two feet tall and two to three feet wide. In late winter […]
What a Water Feature Can Do for Your Yard
With the arid surrounding environment, it is not surprising that water features are increasingly popular in Tucson landscapes. Water adds a unique element to the desert surroundings and turns them […]
Don’t Miss These Books! “The Art of Southwest Landscaping” and “Design Build & Bloom” By Dawn Fried, Vice President at Horticulture Unlimited
The Art of Southwest Landscaping is the second in a series on landscaping in the desert regions of the Southwest. It is dedicated to the wide variety of delightful desert […]
Protecting Desert Plants in Below-Freezing Temperatures
Although Tucson homeowners don’t have to worry about the impact of below-freezing temperatures as much as people in some other parts of the country, even the desert can get cold, […]
Principles of Landscape Design
Landscape design presents unique challenges. After all, when you design a room, the pieces stay static, but in landscaping, the elements of the design are constantly changing. Plants grow, environmental […]
Symptoms of a Faulty Irrigation System
A problem with your irrigation system can be a disaster for your landscaping. Irrigation issues can also drive up your water bill and lead to a significant amount of water […]
Stetsonia coryne is the Plant of the Month!
Stetsonia coryne, Argentine toothpick cactus, Toothpick cactus, cactus The distinctive, night-blooming cactus grows thirty feet tall and ten to fifteen feet wide. Its columnar, grayish-green stems are approximately four inches […]
Could You Have an Aphid Infestation?
Aphids are found throughout Arizona, and in most other agricultural zones. These hardy insects are tiny, but they can inflict a lot of damage on your landscape and garden. Since […]