Posts Tagged ‘dry climate’
4 Ways to Prepare for Cooler Temperatures in Your Desert Garden
September brings more mornings with temperatures in the low seventies and a nice breeze to your desert garden. What a relief! This always entices me to do some work outside – not only in the garden but also in my swinging hammock chair on my iPad. Nice!!! On one of these mornings, I thought about…
Read MoreDesigning with a King in Your Potted Garden
This summer I have been showing off the “Silver King” Euonymus, a member of the Boxleaf family and very container-friendly and perfect for your potted garden. If you missed the previous column on the “King”, click here to check it out. Designing for the “King” with a Court of Odd Fellows Too many colors in…
Read MorePlant of the Week “Silver King”
“Silver King” can take any role in your all-season desert pots To best survive the summer furnace in your desert container garden, I harp about the size of our desert garden pots. To support our illustrious hot garden plant of the month, your pot should be at least 24” wide. This width and similar depth will provide the structural support as well…
Read MoreFive Tips for a Worry-Free Summer in your Desert Pots
May is a good time to get your summer pots in good shape before the real saturating heat starts. Here are some tips to guide you along your way. Think about these this month before the intensity keeps you indoors. It’s not too late you know – to plant your summer pots! You can still…
Read MoreDramatic Seasonal Changes with Just 3 Pots… even in the desert
Would you believe something as simple as three pots could make a remarkable story in your desert garden? And that you can change on a whim? Now is a perfect time to plan for your living color garden in your hot, dry climate. Start with just three pots and have 365 days of color.…
Read MoreLow Water Desert Color – It Works!
Plan a garden of color in dry and hot climates
Read MoreTips for a Stunning Winter Desert Container Garden
As the desert moves into the second half of winter, your pots should be starting to really show off. In spite of the cold temperatures over the holidays, February’s potential warming will spur your seasonal annuals to bloom beautifully for you!
Read More6 Tips for your Desert Container Gardening Shopping
Do you plan before you go shopping for your potted desert garden? Reduce the Overwhelm When you first arrive at the nursery, it can be overwhelming to know where to begin. Start before you get in the car with these first two tips: Know your pots. (Sizes, color, and sun/shade) Know your desired color scheme…
Read More3 Conditions Where Hand Watering Your Hot Container Garden is the Right Choice
You decide to add a couple of pots to your home’s landscape. You know you need the soil, pots and plants. As excitement about our project escalates, do we think about how to water them once they are in place? In many climates, water is often not an issue. In cities like Seattle where…
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