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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
The Fourth Principle Of Xeriscape – Efficient Irrigation
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The Fourth Principle Of Xeriscape – Efficient Irrigation

This means watering in ways that are not wasteful. We are experiencing drought conditions . There will likely be restrictions…

Victoria Garthorf
Annuals For The Spring Garden In Utah – When Can We Plant Pansies, Ranunculas, English Daisies and Johnny Jump Ups?
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Annuals For The Spring Garden In Utah – When Can We Plant Pansies, Ranunculas, English Daisies and Johnny Jump Ups?

March is the time to plant spring-flowering annuals among your spring-flowering bulbs (the tulips, daffodils, crocus and hyacinths that you…

Victoria Garthorf
When Can I Plant Peas?
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When Can I Plant Peas?

The rule of thumb for planting peas – St. Patrick’s Day is the day to start plating peas in Utah.…

Victoria Garthorf
What Does “Organic Gardening” Mean?
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What Does “Organic Gardening” Mean?

Good Question. Organic gardening is about working with, not against, the natural ecosystems of your garden. The main foundation of…

Victoria Garthorf
Hellebore – Lenten Rose
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Hellebore – Lenten Rose

These flowering perennials are among the earliest to bloom in the spring garden in Utah. Hellebores – or Lenten Rose…

Victoria Garthorf

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