Bachelor Buttons!
These are annual Bachelor Buttons, grown from seed. They are easy to grow, sun-loving and they attract bees to the…
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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…
Tulips In The Xeriscape – Spring Color!
I saw this garden in Salt Lake City the other day. I couldn’t help but notice the excellent combination of…
Ephedra viridis – Green Mormon Tea – Excellent Utah Native Plant For Xeriscape!
This Utah native shrub is a great choice for a water wise landscape – it requires no water other than…
Five Good Reasons For Waterwise Gardening!
Here are FIVE things to consider when you are thinking about waterwise or drought-tolerant or xeric gardening: 1 – We…
Japanese Maples – For Color, Texture and Interest!
Japanese Maples do well in Utah and can be a great addition to a waterwise garden, and especially to a…
Blue Oat Grass
Blue Oat Grass (Helictotrichon sempervirens) – is a very popular ornamental grass for waterwise gardeners in Utah. It is easy…
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…
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…