Category: Plants
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Unirrigated Gardening in the Western USA: 8 Plants That Thrive on Rain
There is a common misconception about xeriscaping that I’m asked about often. The reality is that most “drought tolerant” plant lists quietly assume some level of supplemental irrigation. Xeriscaping was originally founded on the idea that traditional lawns in the West require excessive water, and that replacing them with lower water plants could significantly reduce…
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The Easter Daisy, aka Townsend’s Daisy
I’m sure I speak for everyone when I say we eagerly anticipate the first perennials to bloom in the garden each spring. Finding these early blooming flowers is not only an exciting adventure but also a long awaited reward as we look forward to seeing them bloom again the following year. However, since most of…
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The Official State Cactus of Colorado
Introduction: Colorado’s diverse and breathtaking landscapes are home to a variety of resilient plant species that have adapted to the state’s unique climate and conditions. Among these hardy inhabitants is the Claret Cup Cactus (Echinocereus triglochidiatus), a stunning succulent that graces the high desert regions of Colorado with its vibrant blooms and distinctive appearance. In…
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The Gold Nugget of Winter Color
Do you want winter color in the garden? Here is a little secret. Look at succulents. This little Sempervivum “Gold Nugget” is literally just that, a golden nugget of the garden for winter. This little fella puts on a show from frost to late Spring. Or until the temperatures allow it to suffice in the…
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Winter Garden Color in Colorful Colorado
Do winter blues got you caught up? Here are my favorite plants for winter color in USDA 5. I will keep this post short and sweet. Just like how we want winter to be. Your best bet at winter interest is a cold hardy succulent that will turn colors with the temperature. One of my…
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The Granita Ice Plant Series
As you probably already know, I have a LOVE for Ice Plants! They were one of the first plants I fell in love with when I started my renewed adult passion for gardening. When I first saw them blooming in early June, I was just shocked at how full the blooms were. The only thing…
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I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Plants!
One of my favorite waterwise plants in the garden! Cold hardy Ice Plants (Delosperma) are one of the most versatile plants that I love to use in my USDA zone 5b garden. Not only do they put on an extraordinary show, they are one of the best “weed fabrics” aka groundcovers out there! They only…