The First Principle of Xeriscape is Design
There are seven principles of Xeriscape. They were created by the Denver Water Department in the early 1980’s. The first…
Author: Victoria Garthorf
What Is A Native Plant?
I read something recently in which the writer stated that “nothing from the East and nothing from Europe will grow…
Six Water-wise Ground Cover Plants For Utah Gardens and Parking Strips – Drought-tolerant and Heat-tolerant!
Water-wise ground covers are excellent plants for areas where low-growing plants are needed. They provide flowers and foliage and they…
Top 5 Plants That Don’t Need Any Water – Drought-tolerant In Utah, Once Established
The heat and the drought in Utah are setting in and it’s hard to keep things watered. There are some…
Warming Up The Soil In February For March Planting
I’ve been reading about using black plastic over the garden soil for a few weeks in February to warm it…
What Does “Germination” Mean?
Germination is “the development of a plant from a seed or spore after a period of dormancy”. In other words,…
7 Tips For Growing Houseplants
Winter activities like looking at seed catalogs and planning the vegetable plot can only go so far in providing entertainment…
Hibiscus – A Great Fall Bloomer In Utah
There are several Hibiscus species that will grow in Utah and survive the winter. One is the very common Rose…
Harvesting Parsnips
It’s a good thing we weren’t counting on parsnips for Christmas dinner! I forgot to harvest them! So, I went…
Fall Blooming Anemone – Flowers In September and October!
There are several perennials that will bloom in the fall and provide excellent color. One of the best performers for…