Plant Of The Month: Queen’s Wreath, Coral Vine (Antigonon Leptopus)
In its native habitat, this Sonoran Desert native is usually found growing in canyons. It is a rapid-growing, twining climber, whose stems typically grow to 30 feet long, providing quick attractive cover. The leaves are bright green, large and heart-shaped. The queen’s wreath blooms profusely with large clusters of bright pink flowers with deeper pink centers, and its flowers attract bees. The plant goes dormant and freezes to the ground when temperatures drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. It regrows from roots when warm temperatures return in the spring. If very [...]
August is National Water Quality Month
The United Nations and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) declared August as National Water Quality Month in 2005. We observe National Water Quality Month to raise awareness about the importance of clean water and to encourage actions that protect our water resources. […]
Landscaping Tip Of The Month: Plan Your Pool Landscaping Wisely
The areas around pools and patios are some of the most difficult places to landscape attractively and for low water and low maintenance. Such locations can be less than ideal for a plant’s health. Pools add reflected light from the water and hot concrete decking to the already seasonal high heat. Pool water treated with chlorine my splash on plants, injuring or killing them. […]
Plant Of The Month: Mexican Fencepost (Pachycereus Marginatus)
The Mexican Fencepost is a fast-growing, handsome, dark green, columnar cactus. It can reach up to 10 feet high. Branching from the base can spread to approximately 6 feet wide, although each column is about 6 inches in diameter. […]
July is Smart Irrigation Month
July is Smart Irrigation Month! It’s all about efficient and wise water use for irrigation, landscaping, and agriculture. […]
10 Important Pool Tips Now that Summer is Here
With the heat of summer upon us, we want to remind you of some pool safety tips. Since drowning remains the leading cause of unintentional death among children aged 1 to 4 years old, let’s remember these simple steps to ensure that everyone remains safe and enjoys their lazy summer days by the pool. […]
