MEXICO - Garden Guide
The Great History of Roses
It was roses, roses all the way.- Robert Browning What's in a name? That which we call a rose; By any other name would smell as sweet. - William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet, Act 2 scene 2
How to Select the Best Hammock
Thinking of buying a hammock to relax and unwind? With so many hammocks on offer, it is difficult to decide which one is best. Discover the pros and cons of different types of hammocks and which hammock will be the best for...
Raising Roses and Your Climate Zone
To become a proud owner of a beautiful rose garden this year, one of the first things you should research what climate zone you are in. It may be nice to know that your yard will receive lots of sunshine. But, one of the key...
Does your Southwestern Home Need House Jewelry?
Homes in the Southwestern United States tend to have many unique features no other homes can boast. Just drive down a road in Arizona, New Mexico, or any other state in the desert
Southwest and you'll notice the houses tend...
Texas Drought Well Documented in the Past
We all know about the recent wildfires in the plains of Texas, which burned millions of acres and it does not take a rocket scientist to figure out why. There have been severe droughts, which dried much of the land. Drought...
Great Looking Desert Evergeen Shrubs
Agave or Mescal (spanish): This plant is a beautiful succulent and primarily used for desert landscaping. Very little watering and care it likes gravelly soil and full sun. Several varieties including the americana, parryi and...
Palm Trees Suitable For Containers Used Outside And Inside Your Home Or Office
Dioon (Gum) Palm Tree - Dioon spinulosumGiant Dioon is technically a cycad of pre-historical origin, and the Dioon palm tree can grow up to 1 ½ ft. in diameter with a Dioon trunk growing twelve feet tall. The bright waxy-green...
Florida Palm Trees
Nicknamed the "Sunshine State," Florida enjoys favorable weather conditions almost all through the year. Summers tend to be warm and rather humid, whereas winter temperatures are mild with irregular bouts of cold winds....
Gardening - Plumeria Plant Care
The plumeria is a beautiful plant whose flowers are put into the Hawaiian leis. It is also known as the Frangipani or the Lei flower. It doesn't only grow in Hawaii though; you can grow it at your own home!The plumeria is...
Buying or Building Your Own Water Fountain
Things to ConsiderA great deal about fountains has changed over the last decade. Now there are really high class ones made of copper, bronze, concrete, and stone, and some fairly nice ones made of resin and fiberglass. There...
Fall Colors for Southwestern Planting
Fall Colors for Southern New Mexico, East Texas and most of the southwest. I have already seen Raywood ash trees start to change slightly, getting ready to bring on it's vivid purple/burgandy show. Certain crape myrtles are...
Island Gardens
With the approach of winter, my thoughts turn to travelespecially to sunny islands where I can snorkel, swim and enjoy walks through lush tropical vegetation. I have a special fascination for islands, probably because I live...
Certified Organic Seedless Watermelon
Each year, as spring pushes winter aside and the air warms, there are certain thoughts, certain cravings that return after months of absence. For many, one of those cravings is for watermelon.Watermelons are grown in 44 of the...
Hummingbirds Have Small Brains But Good Memory
According to recent research, hummingbirds may have very small brains but excellent memory when it involves food. These small birds weigh 0.7 ounces or less and their food consists of nectar and insects.Research published in...
A History Of The Romantic Rose
It was roses, roses all the way. - Robert BrowningWhat's in a name? That which we call a rose; by any other name would smell as sweet.- William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet, Act 2 scene 2-
Roses have a long and...
Palm Trees
The mention of palm trees immediately brings to mind images of long afternoons by the beach with the gentle swishing of fan-shaped leaves as they sway in the sea breeze. Palm trees are indeed found in coastal regions and in...
June Gardening Tips
It is starting to get very HOT during the month of June. You need to watch your watering especially with new plantings.You can still successfully plant new plants. Make certain enough water is applied to thoroughly saturate the...
The Benefits Of Using Artificial Grass
For some residents in a neighborhood in Tampa Florida, the streets are very well kept and the trees are nature's pride: big trees of oak.However, all these prettiness changed when one resident decided that enough is enough, he...
The Type of Grass You Can Grow Best in a Southern Garden
When you think of grass you do not usually really think of more than one variety. However, there are quite a few different types and each look different as well as having their own special requirements. If you want to grow...
Starting a Lawn Service--Big Advice on Staying Small
Landscaping, Lawn Care, Plant and Shrub maintenance are all in high demand today. Home owners and property owners are busier than ever at their daily activities and they just dont have the time to properly maintain a lawn and...