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The First Principle of Xeriscape is Design
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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 principle is Design. Some thoughtful planning should go into the…

Victoria Garthorf 04/25/2025
What Is A Native Plant?
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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 here; we should grow natives like lavender and daylilies”. I…

Victoria Garthorf 03/31/2025
Six Water-wise Ground Cover Plants For Utah Gardens and Parking Strips – Drought-tolerant and Heat-tolerant!
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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 protect the soil. The parking strip (the strip of grass…

Victoria Garthorf 03/21/2025
Annuals For Summer Color
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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.…

Victoria Garthorf
How Do We Know When To Harvest Garlic?
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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…

Victoria Garthorf
Bachelor Buttons!
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Bachelor Buttons!

These are annual Bachelor Buttons, grown from seed. They are easy to grow, sun-loving and they attract bees to the…

Victoria Garthorf
Will Hydrangeas Grow In Utah?
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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…

Victoria Garthorf
Will Artichoke Plants Over-Winter In Utah?
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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,…

Victoria Garthorf
Catalpa Trees In Utah
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Catalpa Trees In Utah

Our Catalpa tree has almost finished blooming. It has been spectacular this year! Loaded with fragrant flowers, it has attracted…

Victoria Garthorf
Garden Plants Damaged By Hail!
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Garden Plants Damaged By Hail!

Oh Boy, did we ever have a hailstorm in the Salt Lake Valley ! Some places had hailstones over an…

Victoria Garthorf
Coreopsis: An Excellent Perennial For Your Water Wise Landscape!
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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…

Victoria Garthorf
The Most Drought-tolerant Waterwise Ornamental Grasses For Utah
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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…

Victoria Garthorf
Bristlecone Pine – Drought-tolerant Tree for Utah!
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Bristlecone Pine – Drought-tolerant Tree for Utah!

Some friends of mine recently moved to Tooele County and they are looking for trees and shrubs that will thrive…

Victoria Garthorf

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