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Utilizing Local Landscapers

Utilizing Local Landscapers

By Myranda Villarreal / May 5, 2022 /

With last year’s freeze and the strange weather we’ve had in 2022, you may still have damaged plants in your yard. Replacing parts of a landscape can be overwhelming, even for experienced gardeners. Now may be the right time to hire a professional. There are definite benefits. Training and Experience A professional landscaper has the…

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Rostrata Blooms

By Mary Beth / March 27, 2020 /

It is rare that I ever see a rostrata blooming. Ours were five years old before the first bloom – and then it wasn’t like the entire field bloomed – less than 5% had a flower stalk. The flower spikes are less structured than other Yuccas but the petals are large, airy, and quite striking.…

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‘Desert Museum’ Paloverde

By Mary Beth / January 17, 2020 /

Paloverde ‘Desert Museum’ gives us all the ease and beauty of a native desert tree without the thorns! We’ve grown them for about five years now and love them every bit as much as we thought we would. When we first planted them in the field, we were amazed at how fast they grew. They…

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