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Xeriscaping & Southwestern Gardening

This forum is meant to cover issues peculiar to gardening in areas with arid climates, as in the southwestern U.S.
Why does one of my lavenders never flower?
Posted by HU-45580804September 8, 2023
Southwestern GardeningPerennialsCalifornia Gardening
4 CommentsUpdated September 16, 2023Last commented by HU-45580804rosaprimula+2
How do I reduce heat from block wall?
Posted by neurothAugust 16, 2013
Southwestern Gardening
3 CommentsUpdated September 6, 2023Last commented by pallsopp42lazy_gardens+1
desert tree irrigation question (long)
Posted by rolfjacobsJuly 30, 2023
Southwestern GardeningConifers
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"Best" pink rose for the low desert
Posted by Carrie_in_Phoenix Zone 9b, Sunset 13, Heat 10April 29, 2023
Southwestern GardeningAntique RosesRoses
6 CommentsUpdated May 2, 2023Last commented by SoCalGardenNutDiane Brakefield+4
Leaves of my young potato plants with bumps, discoloration and wiltin
Posted by peggyhamillApril 25, 2023
Southwestern GardeningOrganic GardeningVegetable Gardening
2 CommentsUpdated April 25, 2023Last commented by peggyhamilldaninthedirt (USDA 8b, HZ9, CentTX, Sunset z30, Cfa)
What is wrong with my Crape Myrtle tree?
Posted by adi_az_gwJune 16, 2022
Southwestern GardeningArizona GardeningSouthern Gardening
11 CommentsUpdated April 13, 2023Last commented by Kelly Conroyhidesertca+9
Looking for Azzuri Blue Satin Althea (Rose of Sharon)
Posted by Sheri JenningsMarch 25, 2023
Southwestern GardeningGarden ExchangeTexas Garden Exchange
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Chinese Elm - Frost Damage. Scottsdale, Arizona
Posted by Alex WoodruffMarch 9, 2023
Southwestern GardeningArizona GardeningTrees
8 CommentsUpdated March 10, 2023Last commented by BillMN-z-2-3-4Alex Woodruff+6
"Best" red rose for low desert
Posted by Carrie_in_Phoenix Zone 9b, Sunset 13, Heat 10December 13, 2022
Southwestern GardeningAntique RosesRoses
36 CommentsUpdated December 21, 2022Last commented by sautesmom SacramentoDiane Brakefield+34
"Best" purple rose for the low desert
Posted by Carrie_in_Phoenix Zone 9b, Sunset 13, Heat 10December 13, 2022
Southwestern GardeningAntique RosesRoses
10 CommentsUpdated December 19, 2022Last commented by Carrie_in_Phoenix Zone 9b, Sunset 13, Heat 10strawchicago z5+8
Help with Purple Orchid Tree in Phoenix Autumn
Posted by Kimi KujawaNovember 9, 2022
Southwestern GardeningArizona GardeningTrees
2 CommentsUpdated December 1, 2022Last commented by BillMN-z-2-3-4Kimi Kujawa
Tree identificatio please.
Posted by BillMN-z-2-3-4November 15, 2022
Southwestern GardeningName That Plant!Trees
5 CommentsUpdated November 16, 2022Last commented by BillMN-z-2-3-4bengz6westmd+3
whiteflies #!"&+*%@&*!
Posted by Mark Furtak SoCal Sunset 10/USDA 8bJune 29, 2022
Southwestern GardeningCalifornia GardeningGarden Clinic
11 CommentsUpdated July 12, 2022Last commented by Mark Furtak SoCal Sunset 10/USDA 8bBabka NorCal 9b+9
Old garden roses for hot, dry climate?
Posted by Carrie_in_Phoenix Zone 9b, Sunset 13, Heat 10July 5, 2022
Southwestern GardeningRosesGarden
2 CommentsUpdated July 7, 2022Last commented by mojavemariapat m
How to stop grass weeds from growing while dymondia taking root
Posted by dgrdinhDecember 15, 2013
Southwestern Gardening
6 CommentsUpdated July 1, 2022Last commented by HU-821625769Andrews Construction+4
Help Agave Ends Curling Black Lesions
Posted by Colette CJune 29, 2022
Southwestern GardeningCalifornia GardeningCacti & Succulents
2 CommentsUpdated June 30, 2022Last commented by Stush2049 Pitts. PA, zone 6Alain (Pacifica, CA;10a)
Decomposed Granite as outdoor planter/potting soil?
Posted by brownmolaAugust 6, 2010
Southwestern Gardening
6 CommentsUpdated June 21, 2022Last commented by littleyumm35wantonamara Z8 CenTex+4
Floriferous, compact rose for the hot, dry climate of Phoenix, AZ?
Posted by Carrie_in_Phoenix Zone 9b, Sunset 13, Heat 10May 18, 2022
Southwestern GardeningRosesGarden
39 CommentsUpdated June 3, 2022Last commented by Carrie_in_Phoenix Zone 9b, Sunset 13, Heat 10debbym, Tempe, AZ Zone 9+37
anybody growing hardy citrus in abq or nm?
Posted by fabaceae_nativeFebruary 9, 2012
Southwestern Gardening
9 CommentsUpdated April 23, 2022Last commented by HU-735757540rdr115+7
Ocotillo flowering ... but ? leaves ...
Posted by vieja_gwJune 4, 2009
Southwestern Gardening
4 CommentsUpdated April 15, 2022Last commented by mrsdoolittle51petzold6596+2
What to do with this open space in the frontyard?
Posted by Jenni SkarstenFebruary 12, 2022
Southwestern GardeningLandscape DesignCalifornia Gardening
7 CommentsUpdated February 18, 2022Last commented by Jenni Skarstenlgteacher+5
Growing Aspen in Southern California
Posted by jimbodw07July 25, 2009
Southwestern Gardening
6 CommentsUpdated January 6, 2022Last commented by OptasiaAlfred Floro+4
Older and Boulder The Olde-Fashioned Way
Posted by cactusmcharris, interior BC Z4/5September 6, 2019
Southwestern GardeningLandscape DesignCacti & Succulents
26 CommentsUpdated November 26, 2021Last commented by HighColdDesertshaxhome (Frog Rock, Australia 9b)+24
Mystery Apricot Tree ID Help
Posted by funlife22November 15, 2021
Southwestern GardeningFruit & OrchardsEdible Landscape
5 CommentsUpdated November 18, 2021Last commented by funlife22nmfruit+3
Dodonaea viscosa GREEN
Posted by S. ReadNovember 7, 2021
Southwestern GardeningLandscape DesignShrubs
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Palmer's penstemons -- amazing!
Posted by JoJo (Nevada 9A)May 9, 2021
Southwestern GardeningArizona GardeningGarden
6 CommentsUpdated November 5, 2021Last commented by Jeff Adamsjojosplants2020+4
Will a bougainvillea do okay here? Part sun?
Posted by MojaveAugust 23, 2021
Southwestern GardeningLandscape DesignCalifornia Gardening
5 CommentsUpdated August 24, 2021Last commented by K LaurenceFori+3
Mexican blue palm (brahea armata) yellowing
Posted by Jeanne DanieleJune 6, 2021
Southwestern GardeningPalms & CycadsArizona Gardening
2 CommentsUpdated July 28, 2021Last commented by stanofh 10a Hayward,Ca S.F. bay areaLeslieM peoria az
Confused about corn varieties
Posted by HighColdDesertJuly 8, 2021
Southwestern GardeningVegetable Gardening
5 CommentsUpdated July 9, 2021Last commented by HighColdDesertfarmerdill+3
Found Fossils, Ancient and Old Artifacts
Posted by LynnNMMay 21, 2021
Southwestern GardeningHome Decorating Conversations
13 CommentsUpdated May 23, 2021Last commented by Bumblebeez SC Zone 7Allison0704+11
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