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…
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Harvesting Parsnips
The single most important rule for harvesting parsnips: do not pull them before frost. Gardeners who harvest in September typically…
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…
Ornamental Peppers – Heat-tolerant and Water-wise In Utah!
Ornamental peppers are grown as annuals in Utah, just like the peppers we grow in our vegetable gardens. Ornamental peppers…
Top 10 Fall-Flowering Waterwise Perennials For Utah
Utah homeowners spend an average of $900 per year more on outdoor water than the national average — and most…
Do-It-Yourself Forced Bulbs – A Great Gift For Gardeners!
During the winter, gardeners often turn to indoor projects like houseplants and forced bulbs to feed their need to grow…
Spring Bulbs are Waterwise!
It’s true! Many spring-flowering bulbs are waterwise! They enjoy the moisture of winter and spring and then after they bloom,…
Burr Oak: Large Waterwise Tree For Utah
Burr oak acorns contain less than 1% tannins — the lowest of any North American oak species. Indigenous communities ground…
Aphids – Friend or Foe?
With the destruction they cause and how generally yucky they are, I would argue that aphids are certainly not our…
Zauschneria garrettii (Hummingbird Trumpet) – Fall Blooming Perennial – Perfect For Xeriscape In Utah!
Zauschneria or Hummingbird Trumpet is an excellent low-growing perennial for water wise gardens. It flowers in late summer and fall…