Hardy Ice Plant – Waterwise Groundcover for Utah
Hardy Ice Plant (Delosperma cooperi – pink flowers or Delosperma nubigenum – yellow flowers)- is an excellent ground cover for…
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Annuals For Summer Color
I recently visited the gardens at Temple Square and the LDS Church Office Building Plaza in downtown Salt Lake City.…
How Do We Know When To Harvest Garlic?
On the Wasatch Front, we harvest garlic during the last week of June or the first week of July. A…
Bachelor Buttons!
Most home cooks trash edible flowers without a second thought. Big mistake. Bachelor Buttons, for example, aren’t just for looking…
Will Hydrangeas Grow In Utah?
Yes, they will! Hardy Hydrangeas are excellent summer-flowering shrubs. They do best in part shade or afternoon shade and they…
Will Artichoke Plants Over-Winter In Utah?
I never thought artichoke plants could over-winter in Utah. It’s just too cold. Artichokes are a California/Mediterranean thing, right? Well,…
Catalpa Trees In Utah
Catalpa trees offer striking visual appeal and valuable shade, making them a popular choice for many landscapes. However, Utah’s unique…
Garden Plants Damaged By Hail!
Oh Boy, did we ever have a hailstorm in the Salt Lake Valley ! Some places had hailstones over an…
Coreopsis: An Excellent Perennial For Your Water Wise Landscape!
Are you planting perennials that require low amounts of water? With our current drought situation in Utah, a great way…
The Most Drought-tolerant Waterwise Ornamental Grasses For Utah
Here is a list of some of the best looking ornamental grasses that do very well in Utah and are…