Staking New Trees in the Landscape
When planting fifteen-gallon trees or larger, it is recommended to properly stake them during the installation process. Staking provides a young tree with the support it needs until its trunk […]
September’s Plant of the Month is Duranta erecta
Duranta erecta, Sky flower, Golden dewdrop, medium-large shrub Sky flower is a showy evergreen that grows eighteen feet tall and wide, if it doesn’t freeze back. It is a multi-trunk […]
Rainwater Harvesting, a Green Alternative to Watering Plants
Rainwater harvesting is the collection, storage, and use of rainwater. Water harvesting can help you save money on monthly water bills and reduce your dependence on municipally supplied water. A […]
August’s Plant of the Month is Crape Myrtle!
Lagerstroemia indica, Crape myrtle, small- to medium-sized tree. This deciduous tree grows quickly to heights of fifteen to twenty feet and six to fifteen feet wide, with single or multiple […]
July’s Plant of the Month is Lantana camara!
The lantana is a prolific bloomer growing two to four feet tall and wide with sprawling branches that produce dramatic color during the warm season. The foliage is green, rough, […]
Has Your Yard Been Visited by the Leaf Cutter Bee?
The leaf cutter bee is about the size of a common honeybee with light bands of color on its abdomen. It is not aggressive and has a mild sting if […]
June’s Plant of the Month is Coral Fountain!
*Russelia equisetiformis, Coral fountain, medium-sized, perennial shrub The coral fountain is a flowering perennial plant with long, slender, arching, fountain-like branches that form a dense mound to four feet tall […]
Employee Longevity is a Point of Pride at Horticulture Unlimited
At Horticulture Unlimited in Tucson, Arizona, we pride ourselves on reliability and it shows with the level of commitment that we receive from our employees. Each day, teamwork is displayed […]
Check Out May’s Exciting Plant of the Month – Bougainvillea!
Bougainvillea hybrids, Bougainvillea, vines and climbers, shrub Bougainvillea is a sprawling vine grown for its beautiful flower bracts in fuchsia, pink, orange, rose, white, or purple, depending upon the variety. […]
It’s Plant of the Month Time for April!
It’s finally spring here in Tucson, so why not have three plants of the month for April? This month, we’re featuring plants that sport colorful blooms and also grow wonderfully […]