Tag: desert plants

  • Bring the Bajada to Your Yard

    Bring the Bajada to Your Yard

    The Sonoran desert is beautiful and draws many people to the Phoenix area. Without our iconic desert, Phoenix is just like any other concrete parking lot but much, much hotter. Luckily our desert trees provide shade without asking for much upkeep. Our desert flowers bloom effortlessly where other plants struggle. Drive out to the trails…

  • Designing a Hedge in the Low Desert of Arizona

    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…

  • Seasonality and February blooms

    Seasonality and February blooms

    The first spring flowers are here-  Or rather the late winter flowers are here.  This time of year is a little awkward in terms of seasonal color in the garden. All the warm weather flowers are quiet and the spring flowers haven’t quite woken up yet. We still have a few option though. The seasonality…