I saw this garden in Salt Lake City the other day. I couldn’t help but notice the excellent combination of xeric Utah native plants (I see Ephedra and Sagebrush) and bold clumps of flowering tulips. Spring bulbs like tulips and daffodils are water wise, so you can plant them with other water wise plants and they will survive. They provide a nice burst of color in the spring just as the native perennials and shrubs are leafing out. Gorgeous combination and contrast!
It’s time! If you haven’t done so already, it’s time to plant your cool season crops. You local garden centers are stocked with seedlings: lettuce, broccoli, kale, cabbage, cauliflower, brussels sprouts and more! And, YES! – brussels sprouts can be grown in Utah. Avoid the temptation to plant tomatoes and other warm season crops. Wait […]
Oh, yes! Dahlias will grow in Utah! They are among the showstoppers of the late summer and fall flower garden. And if you like to cut flowers and bring them in the house for bouquets, dahlias are some of your best friends. You do need to plan ahead if you want to grow dahlias. They […]
I have been driving around Salt Lake City and seeing some outstanding waterwise gardens! Especially in the Avenues, folks are transitioning their yards away from turf lawns and toward waterwise perennial and shrub plantings. June is a great time to see these gardens in bloom! Here are some inspiring examples:
