In late February, who among us would not appreciate the addition of soft purple, lavender and pink flowers in the bleak desert landscape? Verbenas are blooming perennials with cold-hardy root
In early morning, the dazzling yellow daisies are facing the eastern sunrise. However, when you return home during late afternoon, the same flowers have turned their bright faces toward the
Who would expect that a bush with faded-out, yellow-green foliage and thin, garish orange flowers would be so popular for the desert garden? Interestingly, Mexican honeysuckle, also called “firecracker bush,”
Winter’s low desert temperatures often last only hours before the day’s sun warms the clear air. However, there can also be a few — mostly short — cold nighttime surprises
By now, many gardeners have tired of covering and uncovering outdoor plants to protect them from the cold. A few cold-sensitive plants and trees are looking a bit unhappy with