Tag: cactus
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Designing a Hedge in the Low Desert of Arizona
Hedges are problem solvers. Privacy can be defended, an unsightly view blocked, or a large empty space filled with greenery and color. Beyond being practical landscape installations, hedges are also an opportunity to choose plants that you enjoy and that work with the overall design of the yard. Planning a hedge involves taking into…
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Spotlight: The Splendid Argentine Giant Cactus
If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will go its whole life believing it is stupid. So the saying goes. It means that different creatures have their own abilities and certain environments where they can thrive. Just like one person might excel in one situation and struggle very much…
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Common Saguaro Problems
This has been a terrible year for saguaro in the Phoenix area, which is unfortunate because this grand cactus is a proud and unforgettable symbol of our desert home. There are many reasons to want a saguaro in your landscape. They are striking, they require very little maintenance, they provide a vertical accent, and they…
Paige Maloney | Arizona Landscape Designer 