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Preparing and Planting a Vegetable Garden

Growing a vegetable garden is a rewarding experience. Begin by choosing a site in your landscape with ample room and sunshine. Also, consider building a raised garden bed, or where space is limited, plant vegetables in large containers. If you are a first-time vegetable gardener, start small, and then expand

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October’s Plant of the Month is Pampas grass!

Cortaderia selloana, Pampas grass, ornamental grass Pampas grass is a graceful-looking ornamental grass noted for its spectacular, whitish-pink flower plumes that cover the plant. It grows about eight to ten feet tall. Its leaves are serrated, narrow, and razor sharp at the edges. The genus name, Cortaderia, originates from the

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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 is strong enough to hold its canopy upright. Some trees with strong trunks are thicker near the ground and then

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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 plant with arching branches that droop and trail in a downward appearance. Some species have spines on them, while others

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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 well-designed system will also decrease your landscape maintenance needs. The Southwest desert has two major rainy seasons, winter and summer.

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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 trunks and a rounded crown. The leaves are small, rounded and deep green, and turn beautiful colors of orange and

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